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 deed restrictions
Explanation
Eminent domain (the power of condemnation) allows government to take private property for public use, provided the owner receives just compensation as required by the Fifth Amendment.
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