Question

The local government decides that a park is needed for area kids to play in. They decide that the land that is needed is on Maria’s property. They decide to take Maria’s property and do not

Which rights were violated and how?

Answer 1

Her private property was violated by the government. If she were to have sold her property to them, then they would be able to use it, but since her property is private, they violated her rights.

Step-by-step explanation:

The fifth amendment talks about how the government doesn't have a right to violate and take someones personal property away from them. It states that a person may not be deprived of property by the government without “due process of law,” or fair procedures.

Answer 2

The law of eminent domain comes from the so-called "Takings Clause" of the Fifth Amendment. It states "[N]or shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation." They did not pay Maria for her property.

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