According to Modern Interpretation of the Principle of Eminent Domain

question 122

Multiple Choice

According to modern interpretation of the principle of eminent domain, the U.S. Constitution

• A)permits most public agencies to take property from citizens without compensation.
• B)requires public agencies to justly compensate for property taken from private citizens.
• C)allows state and local governments-but not the national government-to seize property for public purposes (with compensation).
• D)allows the national government-but not state and local governments-to seize property for public purposes (with compensation).

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