Briefly describe eminent domain
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Since the founding of the United States, governments have had the power to take private land for public purposes, even without the consent of the landowner. This power, called eminent domain, comes from English common law. State and local governments have mostly used eminent domain in cases of public need—for instance, the construction of a road or bridge—and tempered it with a right to just compensation for the landowner, usually paying the market rate for the land.
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What is the primary purpose of the Texas Supreme Court?
A. to decide on civil and criminal appeals and oversee the State Bar exam B. to decide on the constitutionality of legislation produced by the legislature C. to decide on civil appeals and develop administrative procedures for state courts D. to handle cases that involve the government and one or more parties
Which of the following is most likely to be a key to successful qualitative research?
a.) large data sets b.) statistical tests c.) careful sampling d.) verbatim reports from interviewees
What are the formal and informal qualifications for governor? Based on the informal qualifications, what groups of Texas citizens have been excluded from the governorship?
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Advertising paid for by interest groups that support or oppose a candidate (or a candidate's position on an issue) without mentioning voting or elections is called
A. a PAC advertisement. B. a soft money contribution. C. issue advocacy advertising. D. a hard money expenditure. E. payola profiteering and pilfering.