Difference between revisions of "Property Clause"
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The [[U.S. government]] owns 30% of the land within its territory, and a far higher percentage in western states. In [[Nevada]], the U.S. government owns over 80% of the land.{{fact}} | The [[U.S. government]] owns 30% of the land within its territory, and a far higher percentage in western states. In [[Nevada]], the U.S. government owns over 80% of the land.{{fact}} | ||
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Revision as of 10:22, April 7, 2008
The Property Clause of the U.S. Constitution states that "Congress shall have Power to dispose of and make all needful Rules and Regulations respecting the Territory or other Property belonging to the United States ...." (Article IV, Section 3, Clause 2).
The U.S. government owns 30% of the land within its territory, and a far higher percentage in western states. In Nevada, the U.S. government owns over 80% of the land.[Citation Needed]