States and localities and the federal government have the right of "eminent domain", which means they can condemn and force the sale of private property for public purposes (see our section on Comdemnation). For example, the government condemns a block of homes because they need the property to build an interstate highway. An individual’s rights are subordinate to the government. When private property is taken by the government, the owner is entitled to receive just compensation for his property.
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