Land Use & Zoning
Eminent domain is the power of the government to:
ATax real property
BTake private property for public use with just compensation✓ Correct
CZone property for specific uses
DEnforce building codes
Explanation
Eminent domain (condemnation) is the constitutional power of federal, state, and local governments to acquire private property for public use, provided just compensation is paid to the owner (5th Amendment).
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