Question

Suppose that the government of Ping's country hears of the working conditions and the country seizes the Quality Dragon plant where Ping works. It gives just compensation to the owner. It allows the plant to be run by a local owner with better working conditions. This is an example of:________.
a. expropriation.
b. confiscation.
c. sovereign immunity.
d. the result of exercising the principle of comity.

Answer 1

Answer: a. expropriation

Explanation:

Expropriation happens when privately owned property are forcefully taken by government for it to be used by the general public. It is an act of depriving people of their right to property, although expropriation is to the advantage of the general public. In most countries especially in the US expropriation occurs when there is a need to embark on certain infrastructural project such as airports, railroads, etc.