Property Ownership
In Kentucky, the 'police power' of government allows local governments to:
ATake property for public use with compensation
BRegulate land use through zoning without compensating property owners✓ Correct
CEnforce criminal laws on private property
DOverride federal environmental regulations
Explanation
Police power is the government's inherent authority to regulate private property for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare (through zoning, building codes, etc.) without paying compensation.
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