Since the founding of the United States, governments have had the power to take private land for public purposes, even without the consent of the landowner.This power, called _________, comes from English common law.

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The power of the government to take private land for public purposes, even without the consent of the landowner, is called eminent domain. This power is based on English common law, and has been upheld by the US Supreme Court as a necessary tool for the government to carry out its responsibilities. The government must provide just compensation to the landowner for the taking.

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