Question

The government needs to build a new United States Post Office. There are no open lots of land in town. The Federal Government wants to take a plot of land with an old apartment building on it. The government acquires the land. Which amendment references how to handle situations like this? Group of answer choices

Answer 1

The 14th amendment.

Step-by-step explanation:

The 14th amendment protects property rights. This means that citizens have the right to guarantee ownership of their buildings in any situation that may happen in the country. However, this amendment allows the government, in a need, to "take" the property of a citizen to promote a public work. However, the 14th amendment states that for the government to do this, it is necessary for the building owner to be compensated, that is, the government must pay for the building.