No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or
otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or
indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the
land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual
service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any
person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in
jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any
criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be
deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process.
of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use,
without just compensation.
-The Fifth Amendment of the US Constitution
Which statement summarizes property rights according
to the Fifth Amendment of the US Constitution?
O The private property of law-abiding citizens can
never be taken for public use.
O The private property of citizens may be taken any
time the federal government requires it.
O The private property of citizens may be seized by
the government, but only during times of war.
The private property of citizens shall not be taken
without legal process and compensation.