Land Use & Zoning
Eminent domain is the government's power to:
ARegulate land use through zoning
BTake private property for public use with just compensation✓ Correct
CImpose property taxes
DEnforce environmental regulations
Explanation
Eminent domain is the government's power to acquire private property for public use, with the requirement to pay just compensation to the property owner under the Fifth Amendment.
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