Question

Zoning regulations often prevent a landowner from doing whatever she wants with her property. Some people believe that such zoning laws violate the ________ clause of the Fifth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

Answer 1

The correct answer is takings.

Step-by-step explanation:

The principles set forth in the Fifth Amendment to the United States Constitution are fundamental to anyone accused of committing a crime. Although there are several provisions of this amendment, the elements that protect a person accused of committing a crime are four: the right against forced self-incrimination; the right to a grand jury; the right not to be tried twice for the same crime (exception of res judicata) and the right to due process.