USA HISTORY

MAKING OF A NEW NATION 1776 1800

THE BILL OF RIGHTS THE CONSTITUTIONS FIRST 10 AMENDMENTS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which principle is demonstrated when government needs to buy your land to build a roadway, and they pay you a fair price?
A
no self-incrimination
B
no double jeopardy
C
due process of law
D
eminent domain
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -eminent domain, also called condemnation or expropriation, power of government to take private property for public use without the owner’s consent. Constitutional provisions in most countries require the payment of compensation to the owner.

Detailed explanation-2: -The term ‘eminent domain’ means the permanent command of the state on the property. It has emerged from the constitution of India, the power of the state to take the private property for the use of the public and the subsequent right of the owner to get compensated.

Detailed explanation-3: –(1) On making an award under section 11, the Collector shall tender payment of the compensation awarded by him to the persons interested entitled thereto according to the award and shall pay it to them unless prevented by some one or more of the contingencies mentioned in the next sub-section.

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