When an Official Commits an Unauthorized,unlawful Act in Which the Pretense

question 37

Multiple Choice

When an official commits an unauthorized,unlawful act in which the pretense of authority under which the officer acted furthered or assisted the official in violating a person's constitutional rights in any way,the action is said to be

• A)protected action.
• B)under the color of law.
• C)covert activity.
• D)constitutionally protected.

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Definitions:

Semi-Annually

A frequency of twice a year, often used in the context of payment or performance evaluation periods.

Tax Shield

The reduction in income taxes that results from taking an allowable deduction from taxable income, such as mortgage interest, depreciation, or charitable donations.

All Equity

A financial structure where a company is financed entirely through equity without any debt financing.

Leverage

The use of various financial instruments or borrowed capital to increase the potential return of an investment.