Developers built a huge shopping and entertainment district near a private citizen’s house. The government wants to extend the highway that leads to the shopping district, but the individual’s house is where the highway needs to be built. What is it called if the government offers adequate compensation and takes the private citizen’s property? A. Due process
B. Probable cause
C. Exclusionary rule
D. Eminent domain
The correct answer is D. Eminent domain.
Eminent domain is the right of the government to take private property for public use, such as building highways or public facilities, provided that the individual is compensated fairly. This process ensures that the owner receives adequate compensation, which aligns with constitutional protections.