CA Real Estate Principles Course » 2021 » Section 6 Unit 1 Exam

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Question #1
The Kelo vs. City of New London U.S. Supreme Court ruling was controversial because the U.S. Constitution prohibits the government from taking private property except for "public use". What governmental power was central to this case?
A.   Taxation
B.   Escheat
C.   Police power
D.   Eminent domain
Question #2
The power of ______ was commonly used by community redevelopment agencies (CRAs) to acquire blighted properties.
A.   Condemnation
B.   Inverse condemnation
C.   Escheat
D.   Eminent domain
Question #3
_________ is the power of the government to take private land for public use.
A.   Encumbrance
B.   Eminent domain
C.   Foreclosure
D.   Escheat
Question #4
At what level are budgeting, site plan review, and building codes controlled?
A.   Local
B.   State
C.   Federal
D.   Federal and state
Question #5
What's inverse condemnation?
A.   It occurs when government actions deprive a property owner of the value of the property without offering just compensation.
B.   It occurs when a property owner dies without a will, heirs, or creditors.
C.   It occurs when the government places a lien on a property due to failure to pay taxes.
D.   It occurs when municipalities pass enabling acts.
Question #6
Under what type of police power is a property owner compensated for the loss of property?
A.   Eminent domain
B.   Taxation
C.   Riparian
D.   Escheat
Question #7
Adams County implemented a 10 p.m. curfew for youths under age 18 because of the high number of fights that have been occurring late at night in public places. Which of the following gives Adams County the right to restrict the movements of its minor citizens?
A.   Police power
B.   Municipal master plan
C.   Doctrine of laches
D.   Power of escheat
Question #8
Local authorities lack police power over which of the following?
A.   Subdivision development
B.   Budgeting
C.   Federal government construction projects
D.   Zoning

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