Which of the Following Likely Would Disqualify the Definition of "Public

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following likely would disqualify the definition of "public use" under the government's power of eminent domain?

• A)Seizure of private land by the government to build a new city hall.
• B)Seizure of private land to sell it to a private developer who aims to make profit from it.
• C)Seizure of private land by the government to build a public road.
• D)Seizure of private land by the government to build a mall for the public.

---

Definitions:

Subprime Mortgages

Loans given to borrowers with lower credit scores at higher interest rates than standard mortgages, significantly contributing to the 2008 financial crisis.

Unemployment Rate

A measure of the percentage of the workforce that is jobless and actively looking for employment.

African-Americans

People of African descent living in the United States, historically subject to slavery and segregation, and now a vital part of the nation’s cultural and social fabric.

Whites

The term "whites" is used to refer to individuals who are characterized by a lighter skin pigment, often of European descent.