Land Use & Zoning
Eminent domain is the government's power to:
ATax real property annually
BTake private property for public use with just compensation✓ Correct
CEnforce zoning regulations
DRegulate building codes
Explanation
Eminent domain is the inherent power of the government to take private property for public use, provided just (fair market value) compensation is paid to the owner.
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