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The government can take property through Eminent Domain, read below.
Eminent domain is the inherent power of the state to seize a citizen's private property, expropriate property, or seize a citizen's rights in property with due monetary compensation, but without the owner's consent. The property is taken either for government use or by delegation to third parties who will devote it to public or civic use or, in some cases, economic development. The most common uses of property taken by eminent domain are for public utilities, highways, and railroads, however it may also be taken for reasons of public safety, such as in the case of Centralia, Pennsylvania. Some jurisdictions require that the government body offer to purchase the property before resorting to the use of eminent domain. The legal doctrine of eminent domain, like the doctrine of seizure of contraband, allows expropriation of property within the existing system of law.
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What limits on the federal government to tax is implied but not stated in the constitution?
all taxes must be used for public purposes, not private purposes
The right of the government to take private property for public use?
That right is called eminent domain.
When can the government take private property and what must government give the owners?
when the gov't plans on using the land for public use, they must give the owner just compensation for it, and it came from the fifth amendment.
The right to be paid for private property that is taken for public use is found in which amendment?
It's the 5th amendment to the US Constitution. It's called Eminent Domain.
Why is coca cola in the private sector?
Most companies are in the "private sector" which means that they are not in the "public sector" (owned or operated by a government).
