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Eminent domain

society Maturity 11-13

Sometimes the state takes land.

Three Gorges Dam 2015-07-25.jpg
Three Gorges Dam 2015-07-25.jpg
They use it for roads. They use it for big buildings. This helps many people. The state must pay the owner. It is meant to be fair. Do you think that is fair?

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📚 Content adapted from Wikipedia | Readability: FK 13.8 | Vital Level 5