Land Use & Zoning
Which government power allows a city to acquire private property for a public highway, provided just compensation is paid?
APolice power
BEscheat
CEminent domain✓ Correct
DTaxation
Explanation
Eminent domain is the power of government to take private property for public use upon payment of just compensation. The process of exercising this power is called condemnation.
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