Property Ownership
Oklahoma's allodial title system means that:
AThe government owns all land and citizens only hold licenses
BPrivate citizens can hold land in fee simple absolute, free from feudal obligations, subject only to government taxation and regulatory powers✓ Correct
CAll land must be registered with the federal government
DLand ownership requires annual renewal with the state
Explanation
The U.S. and Oklahoma follow an allodial title system where private landowners hold true ownership rights in fee simple, not subject to feudal dues or services owed to a lord. The only superior claims are government taxation, eminent domain, police power, and escheat.
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