The takings clause of the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution states that ________
A) private citizens can take value from public land by mining, timbering, or similar activities
B) natural resources cannot be taken without payment
C) the government can cause environmental damage without compensation
D) state entities can take private property for less than market value
E) private property shall not be taken for public use without just compensation
Answer: E
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