Property Ownership

The government power of eminent domain allows the government to:

ARegulate land use through zoning ordinances
BTake private property for public use upon payment of just compensation✓ Correct
CCollect property taxes from all landowners
DEnforce deed restrictions in a subdivision

Explanation

Eminent domain is the government's inherent power to take private property for public use (such as building a road or school), provided the owner receives just (fair market) compensation.

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