The government can only seize privately-owned property...

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The prompt asks us to evaluate statements about when the government may seize privately-owned property in the context of the government’s power of eminent domain.
Option 1: 'in an emergency' — While emergencies can accelerate certain government actions, eminent domain typically requires a legal basis and just compensation for public use; simply claiming an emergency does not automatically authorize seizure without due process and compensation. Thus this option is incomplete or inaccurate as a general rule.
Option 2: 'with compensation, for public use' — This aligns with the core principle of eminent domain in many legal systems: the government may take private property for public use if it provides just compensation to the owner. This statement captures the standard condition under which seizure is allowed.
Option 3: 'after "squatting" on it for seven years' — This resembles a prescription or adverse possession concept in some jurisdictions, where possession over time can lead to ownership claims by the possessor. However, eminent domain is a government power, not a legal mechanism that arises from the owner's or occupant's long-term possession; this option misstates the basis for government seizure.
Across the options, inconsistencies appear: option 1 oversimplifies emergencies as a blanket permission, option 3 confuses government action with a private adverse possession rule, and option 2 correctly reflects the recognized condition for lawful seizure under eminent domain. The most conceptually sound statement is the one that emphasizes compensation and public use, as it directly states the legal prerequisite for government seizure. Even though the question asks to identify true statements, the analysis shows option 2 is the appropriate formulation of the rule, while the others mischaracterize or partialize the process.

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The government can only seize privately-owned property...

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