Besides criminal protections, the Fifth Amendment requires that if the government takes private property for a public purpose, it must pay fair market value. This requirement is found in the _______ clause.

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The requirement that the government must pay fair market value when it takes private property for public use is found in the "just compensation" clause of the Fifth Amendment. This is part of the Takings Clause, which ensures that property owners receive fair compensation for the taking of their property by the government.

Besides Criminal Protections, the Fifth Amendment Requires That If the Government