Property Ownership

The government power of 'eminent domain' allows the government to:

ARegulate land use through zoning without compensation
BTake private property for public use upon payment of just compensation✓ Correct
CTax property owners based on assessed value
DRequire property owners to maintain property in good condition

Explanation

Eminent domain is the governmental power to acquire private property for public use (roads, schools, pipelines, etc.) upon payment of just compensation to the owner. In Alaska, the Trans-Alaska Pipeline required extensive use of eminent domain to assemble the necessary right-of-way.

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