Property Ownership

Allodial ownership in the United States means:

AThe government holds ultimate title to all land
BIndividuals hold absolute ownership of property free from any superior feudal authority✓ Correct
CLand owned jointly by the federal and state government
DOwnership of property subject to an annual fee paid to the government

Explanation

Allodial ownership means individuals hold land absolutely, free from any feudal obligations or superior claim by the government. U.S. property ownership is based on the allodial system, though the government retains police powers, eminent domain, taxation, and escheat.

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