Author Question: What is meant by eminent domain? A. the power a government has to take private land to use for a ... (Read 108 times)

bio_gurl · **on:** Jul 9, 2018

What is meant by eminent domain?

A. the power a government has to take private land to use for a public purpose
B. a city constitution that outlines the structure of city government, defines the authority of the various officials, and provides for their selection
C. the oldest and most common form of city government, consisting of either a weak mayor and a city council or a strong mayor elected by voters and council
D. a gradual change in property ownership with wealthier people buying property and moving into neighborhoods, leading to the revitalization of the area
E. a form of local government in which the voters directly elect the city council and the mayor

Question 2

British kings

A) prohibited colonists from electing assemblies.
B) claimed to rule by divine right.
C) allowed only religious colonies to be formed.
D) allowed the creation of only royal colonies.
E) ruled by delegation from Parliament.