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All of the following can be used in a developer's public advertisement EXCEPT: Select one:

a. Specific prices
b. Future plans of the general area
c. The public report is an endorsement of the project
d. Names and past history of the owners

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Developers cannot use the public report as an endorsement in their advertisements; it is merely a fact disclosure document. Other items such as specific prices, future plans, and historical information of the owners are allowable in advertisements. Misrepresentation in advertising can lead to legal issues and misunderstandings among consumers.

Step-by-step explanation:

The item from the list that cannot be used in a developer's public advertisement is c. The public report is an endorsement of the project. Developers may advertise specific prices, future plans of the general area, and names and past history of the owners, but suggesting that the public report serves as an endorsement for the project can be misleading. The public report is simply a disclosure of facts about the subdivision and does not imply any approval or recommendation by the issuing agency. This is similar to real estate advertisements which must present accurate information and should not imply undeserved endorsements or hide significant facts such as environmental problems (e.g., a landfill next to the property).

In the case of Kelo v. City of New London, the Supreme Court interpreted the Fifth Amendment's 'public use' provision in a broad sense, where economic development projects can be seen as serving a public purpose, thus allowing for the use of eminent domain. However, this case does not relate directly to the advertisement regulations for developers.

Regarding public opinion, the correct answer to the question posed is d. All of the above, as majority opinion, elite opinion, and issue publics are all types of public opinion.

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