The Allodial System of Land Ownership That Forms the Basis

question 4

Multiple Choice

The allodial system of land ownership that forms the basis of ownership in the United States is best described as the

• A) Right to occupy and use land owned by a superior
• B) Right of a democratic government to control how land is used
• C) Ownership of land is free and absolute subject only to governmental and voluntary restrictions
• D) Origin and development of community property laws.

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