Which of the following is true of the government's exercise of eminent domain?
A)It does not allow the owner of the property to make a case for keeping the property.
B)It requires the government to compensate the property owner.
C)It does not apply to state and local governments.
D)It allows the government to set up zoning areas.

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The government's exercise of eminent domain requires that the property owner be compensated for the property taken. A is incorrect because the property owner can make a case for keeping the property but it may not be enough to prevent the government from taking it. C is incorrect because the government can exercise eminent domain at all levels - federal, state, and local. D is incorrect because zoning authority is separate from eminent domain.

Which of the Following Is True of the Government's Exercise