A local government has plans to build a new transit station on a site where
several homes are currently located. The residents do not want to move. How
does the Fifth Amendment affect this case?
OA. It requires the government to do a study to determine whether
alternative sites might be available.
B. It says that the government can take the land but must pay a fair
price to the owners.
OC. It states that the government must pay double the property value
for residents' homes.
OD. It means that the state has power over the residents' property.

Explanation: The Fifth Amendment of the United States Constitution affects this case by stating that the government can take the land for the new transit station but it must be fair to the homeowners. Therefore the correct answer is B. They may not want to move but the government has the power to obtain their property for public use as long as they pay a price to the owners. The Fifth Amendment makes sure that property owners will pay back when their land is taken for public purposes. It does not require the government to conduct a study for alternative sites or mandate double the property value as compensation!!