Government Power

Question 1

What are the Four Government Powers?

Answer 1

Police Power, Eminent Domain, Taxation, and Escheat

Question 2

What is the anonym to remember the four government powers?

Answer 2

PETE (Police Power, Eminent Domain, Taxation, and Escheat)

Question 3

What is Police Power?

Answer 3

The state’s inherent right to regulate an individual’s conduct or property to protect the health, safety, welfare, and morals of the community. (Ex. Zoning, Building codes, and Rent control)

Question 4

What is Eminent Domain?

Answer 4

The Government can appropriate property if they feel it is for the greater good of the community.

Question 5

What is Inverse Condemnation?

Answer 5

Allows the property owner to file a claim against the government to recover just compensation for the property that was taken.

Question 6

What is Taxation?

Answer 6

Property taxes on real estate which is used to pay for services provided by the government.