Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

1. A physical taking often occurs through a condemnation proceeding instituted by the
government.
2. Whenever any government regulation results in a decrease in property value, the owner of
the property must be compensated by the government.
3. Just compensation is generally determined by the fair market value of the property taken.
4. The Takings Clause applies to property taken by the government through forfeiture laws.
5. Case law that affects or impairs the obligation of contracts is generally held to not violate
the Contract Clause because the Supreme Court has generally interpreted the word “law” as
legislative law.


1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE

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