Which of the Following Is True of State Action

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of state action?

• A) It includes any actions of the federal government, but not actions of state government.
• B) It includes any actions of the federal or state government, but not actions of local government.
• C) It includes only certain actions of state governments as set forth in the Constitution.
• D) Protections that guard against state action may be extended by statute to apply to private activity.

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Definitions:

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