Property Ownership

Eminent domain is the government's power to:

ARegulate land use through zoning
BTake private property for public use with just compensation✓ Correct
CAssess and collect property taxes
DEnforce deed restrictions in a subdivision

Explanation

Eminent domain is the government's inherent power to take private property for public use, provided the owner receives just compensation. The process of exercising eminent domain is called condemnation.

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