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What caused state officials to promote development in New London?

A
the community’s economic struggles
B
a desire to expand on a strong economy
C
the planned opening of a new military base
D
interest in strengthening ties with city officials
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How would the development plan affect industry? Check all that apply.

A
Offices and other facilities would open across the community.
B
A pharmaceutical company planned to set up new headquarters.
C
Pfizer agreed to purchase a great deal of land to help with the development.
D
The development was designed to support a wide array of businesses.
E
Housing for workers would be constructed to support the new headquarters.
4

The city of New London gave developers the power to

A
purchase property.
B
condemn property.
C
own property privately.
D
sell privately owned property.
5

How would the development plan affect Susette Kelo and other residents?

A
They were in danger of losing their property against their will.
B
They were at risk of not being able to sell their land to the development company.
C
There was a chance they might not make much money from selling their property.
D
They were likely to face discomfort from construction taking place near their homes.
6

Which ideas supported Bullock’s argument on behalf of the residents? Check all that apply.

A
Developing the land would not benefit New London.
B
The property was not actually in poor condition.
C
Condemning the property would not benefit the public.
D
The city would be better served by a different development plan.
E
The residents would be seen as sympathetic by the public.
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Which statement best summarizes the ruling of the Connecticut Supreme Court?

A
The property could not be considered for public use.
B
The property could be seized only if the city could prove the community would benefit.
C
The government had the right to seize the property for virtually any public use.
D
The government did not have the right to condemn the property.
8

Which statement best paraphrases Justice Zarella’s dissenting opinion?

A
The condemnation of any private property by the government was unconstitutional.
B
The potential benefit of taking the property for the public outweighed the owners’ rights.
C
It could not be determined with certainty that developing the property would benefit the public.
D
The property could not legally be earmarked for public use while it remained privately owned.
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According to the Fifth Amendment and the ruling in Kelo v. City of New London, when can the government take your property? Check all that apply.

A
only if it pays you fairly for your property
B
only if you agree to sell your property to it
C
only if the public benefit outweighs your personal benefit
D
only if you receive due process
E
only if the community will receive some benefit
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What impact did the development plan have on the community? Check all that apply.

A
One of the justices later regretted the decision.
B
The land was eventually returned to the residents.
C
The development was very slow and remains ongoing.
D
The land was never developed, and it remains empty.
E
City officials plan to honor the victims of the development deal.
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Which statement summarizes property rights according to the Fifth Amendment of the US Constitution?

A
The private property of law-abiding citizens can never be taken for public use.
B
The private property of citizens may be taken any time the federal government requires it.
C
The private property of citizens may be seized by the government, but only during times of war.
D
The private property of citizens shall not be taken without legal process and compensation.

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