The ________ of the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution allows the government to take property for public use.

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The Takings Clause in the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution allows the government to take private property for public use, as long as just compensation is provided to the owner. The Just Compensation Clause ensures that the owner is fairly compensated for their loss of property. The Double Jeopardy Clause protects individuals from being tried twice for the same crime, and the Ratification Clause outlines the process for ratifying amendments to the Constitution.