1. read the excerpt from the textbook.
another aspect of due process relates to the right of eminent domain, that is, the
power of the government to take private property for public use. contrary to what
many believe, this right is real.
in order to exercise this power, the federal government must
(1 point)
a. get permission from the state government.
b. provide fair compensation to the owners for any property taken.
c. secure the permission of the original owners of the property.
d. do so only in cases of national emergency.

The correct answer is B) provide fair compensation for the owners for any property taken.

In order to exercise this power, the government must provide fair compensation for the owners for any property taken.

The United States government has the right to own private land for public purposes only. It is called the Eminent Domain. With this power, the government can take private land for public uses providing fair compensation for the owners for any property taken. The government can use the property for improving public services such as the construction of roads, dams, hospitals, among others.