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A local government has plans to build a new transit station on a site where several homes are currently located. The residents do not want to move. How does the Fifth Amendment affect this case?

A. It requires the government to do a study to determine whether alternative sites might be available.
B. It says that the government can take the land but must pay a fair price to the owners.
C. It states that the government must pay double the property value for residents' homes.
D. It means that the state has power over the residents' property.



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Final answer:

The Fifth Amendment ensures the government compensates fairly for property taken for public use, protecting property rights of individuals.


Explanation:

The Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution protects individuals' property rights by requiring the government to provide just compensation when taking private property for public use through eminent domain.

In the scenario of a local government planning to build a transit station on property with existing homes, Option B - 'It says that the government can take the land but must pay a fair price to the owners' is the correct application of the Fifth Amendment.

Therefore, the residents whose homes are taken for public use have the right to fair compensation according to the Fifth Amendment.


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