Land Use & Zoning
Which term describes the government's power to regulate private land use for the health, safety, and welfare of the public?
AEminent domain
BEscheat
CPolice power✓ Correct
DTaxation
Explanation
Police power is the government's inherent authority to enact laws regulating private conduct — including zoning, building codes, and subdivision regulations — to protect public health, safety, and welfare. No compensation is required unless it constitutes a taking.
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