Principles of Real EstateQuestion 8 of 120
Which of the following is an example of the government's police power?
a.Collecting property taxes to fund government
b.Taking land to build a highway with compensation
c.Claiming property of a person who dies with no heirs
d.Enforcing zoning and building codes for public health and safety
Explanation
Police power is the government's authority to regulate property to protect public health, safety, and welfare, and it includes zoning and building codes. Unlike eminent domain, no compensation is paid to the owner for these regulations. It underlies most land-use controls.
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