Question

the term eminent domain describes the
a) power of the federal government to seize land owned and managed by the states.
b) power of state governments to ignore a law enacted by the federal government.
c) right of individuals not to have their private property taken by the government.
d) power of the government to take private property for public use.
e) power of the supreme court to declare the meaning and scope of all civil liberties.

Explanation:

Eminent domain is the government's power to take private property for public use, with just compensation. It's a key concept in property - related law.

Answer:

D. power of the government to take private property for public use.