In Eminent Domain Cases Decided in 1945 and 2005, the Supreme

question 61

Multiple Choice

In eminent domain cases decided in 1945 and 2005, the Supreme Court has ruled that cities

• A)are only allowed to seize land from private owners in order to build new highways or new schools.
• B)must retain all land they seize from private owners for at least 50 years.
• C)must retain all land they seize from private owners for at least 100 years.
• D)can seize land from private owners and transfer it to another private owner as part of a redevelopment program.

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