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Eminent Domain & Limited Government (CR - Domestic Policy)

Question 1

Short answer

Read the information and use it to answer the constructed-response question.

The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states that the government can only seize private property in cases where the property is to be used for public use and only if the owner receives fair compensation for the loss of the property.

  • Describe an example of a situation in which the government would be allowed to seize private property.
  • Explain how this amendment helps to uphold the principle of limited government.
  • Include details and examples to support your answer.

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