The ________ Clause of the Fifth Amendment to the U.S.Constitution allows the government to take private property for public use.
A)Takings
B)Just Compensation
C)Double Jeopardy
D)Ratification

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The Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment states that private property cannot be taken for public use without just compensation. This means that the government can take private property for public use, but must provide compensation to the owner for the value of the property taken.