Land Use & Zoning
An interstate highway construction project requires acquisition of private land in Rhode Island. This is an exercise of:
APolice power
BEminent domain with just compensation✓ Correct
CEscheat
DTaxation
Explanation
Government acquisition of private land for public infrastructure (highway, school, park) is an exercise of eminent domain — the power of condemnation. The landowner must receive just compensation (typically fair market value) for the taking.
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