Property Ownership
In Minnesota, 'police power' allows the government to regulate property for the public good. Which of the following is the best example of police power affecting real property?
AThe government purchasing private land through eminent domain
BThe government levying property taxes to fund public services
CEnacting zoning ordinances restricting land use✓ Correct
DPlacing an escheat lien on abandoned property
Explanation
Police power is the government's inherent authority to regulate private conduct for the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare without compensation. Zoning ordinances are the classic exercise of police power. Eminent domain requires compensation; taxation is the power of taxation; escheat is a different power.
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