Why is the takings clause cited in arguments against environmental regulations that restrict the use of private property?
a. the takings law mandates that environmental regulations take precedence over private property rights.
b. as defined by the courts, the takings law prohibits the government from depriving citizens of economic use of their land without compensation.
c. the takings clause is an argument that allows the government to take property from homeowners without compensation as long as it is for the public good; but environmentalists have defined the environment as the public good.
d. the takings law allows the government to deprive citizens of economic use of their property without compensation.

Troy is the ceo of a manufacturing company, and he is planning to open a new factory in his community. because the new factory will require heavier traffic from delivery trucks and employees' cars, troy is partnering with the city to expand and rebuild roadways in the neighborhood. as part of opening the factory, he also plans to create a new hiring program. because he wants his workers to gain skills, he will also offer them the opportunity to attend college courses to receive business training. which of these outcomes are possible negative externalities? check all that apply. increased traffic in the neighborhood surrounding the factory better roads for drivers in the area more educated workers in the community pollution from trucks making deliveries to the factory new job opportunities in the city

Loftus used her research to prove that a. memories of childhood trauma are usually true b. adults’ memories are concrete and rigid c. children have better memories than adults d. false memories could be created using suggestion

The defendant, angered because a rival gang member had twice beaten him up after school, obtained a heavy lead pipe and waited in a deserted alleyway which he knew the rival took as a route home every day after school. when his enemy came walking down the alley, the defendant leapt out behind him and smashed the pipe into the victim's head, knocking him to the ground. the defendant then rolled the victim over and pounded his face with 15 to 20 heavy blows with the lead pipe, killing him. the jurisdiction defines first degree murder as murder committed with premeditation and deliberation. all other murders are defined as second degree murders. why will the defendant be convicted of first degree murder (as opposed to second degree murder)?