Land Use & Zoning
An Iowa municipality that wants to acquire private land for a public park through condemnation must use which governmental power?
APolice power
BEscheat
CEminent domain✓ Correct
DTaxation
Explanation
Eminent domain (also called condemnation) is the government's power to take private property for public use, provided just compensation is paid. The taking of private land for a public park through condemnation is a classic use of eminent domain.
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