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Kelo v. New London Viewing Guide

Viewing guide for the Kelo v. New London Homework Help video.

Topic
Property Rights, Supreme Court, Constitution
Format
PDF
Published
Sep 22, 2022

Founding Principles

Property Rights

Directions

  1. What is eminent domain? 
  2. What plan did the New London Development Corporation (NLDC) propose to revitalize the local economy? 
  3. Why did the homeowners argue that this use of the power of eminent domain was unconstitutional? 
  4. How did the NLDC justify its proposal? 
  5. The Supreme Court ruled in favor of _____ by a vote of _____. 

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Educator ResourceKelo v. New London Viewing Guide Answer Key

Answer key for the Kelo v. New London viewing guide.