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Eminent domain requires that the taking be:

A For any reason
B For a public use with just compensation paid to the property owner
C Approved by neighbors
D For government buildings only

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

5th Amendment: government may take private property through eminent domain only for public use (broadly interpreted after Kelo) and must pay just compensation (fair market value).

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