DrDavid Doright Is a Professor at a State University

question 10

Multiple Choice

Dr.David Doright is a professor at a state university.One day he has an argument with the president of the university over which team should win the next Super Bowl.The next day,Dr.Doright is fired for incompetence.He sues,claiming the firing is arbitrary and that he was denied an opportunity to respond to the charges.In this case:

• A) Dr.Doright has no right to a hearing since this is not a criminal case..
• B) Dr.Doright appears to have been denied the equal protection of the law.
• C) the firing by a state university is state action involving a property right that would entitle Dr.Doright to a hearing and an opportunity to respond to the allegations against him.
• D) the U.S.Constitution does not apply.

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