If the government wants to take land to build a highway, the Fifth Amendment says that the affected property owners must:

a) be compensated for the land.

b) be imprisoned if they object.

c) defend their land rights in court.

d) surrender the land as part of their patriotic duty.

Question

History

Kaleb Chapman

4 March, 11:19

If the government wants to take land to build a highway, the Fifth Amendment says that the affected property owners must:

a) be compensated for the land.

b) be imprisoned if they object.

c) defend their land rights in court.

d) surrender the land as part of their patriotic duty.

+2

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Hallie Woods · Answer 1

B) Be compensated for the land

Explanation:

Fifth amendment to US constitution was ratified in 1791 as the part of Bill of Rights and deals with the criminal procedure and other aspects of the constitution. This amendment is applicable to every level of government and also to private enterprises. Due process clause of fourteenth amendment is also used to justify the protections of fifth amendment. As per the amendment government cannot take private property without proper compensation.

If the government wants to take land to build a highway, the Fifth Amendment says that the affected property owners must:a) be compensated for the land.b) be imprisoned if they object.c) defend their land rights in court.d) surrender the land as part of their patriotic duty.

If the government wants to take land to build a highway, the Fifth Amendment says that the affected property owners must:

a) be compensated for the land.

b) be imprisoned if they object.

c) defend their land rights in court.

d) surrender the land as part of their patriotic duty.