Land Use & Zoning
The police power of the government includes the right to:
ATake private property without compensation
BRegulate land use through zoning to protect health, safety, and welfare✓ Correct
CExempt government properties from property taxes
DSet real estate commission rates
Explanation
Police power is the government's authority to regulate private activity to protect the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare. Zoning laws are an exercise of police power.
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