State Action

Question 1

Tests

Answer 1

1. Public function
2. Close nexus
3. Joint action
4. Symbiotic relationship

Question 2

Close Nexus

Answer 2

State (1) orders private conduct, or (2) exercises such coercive power or encouragement that the actions are those of the State itself

Question 3

Public Function

Answer 3

State delegates a power “traditionally and exclusively” reserved to the state

Question 4

Symbiotic Relationship

Answer 4

State benefits from private wrong through close relationship; very narrow in scope

Question 5

Joint Action

Answer 5

(1) Deprivation caused by exercise of some right or privilege created by the state or by rule imposed by the state, AND
(2) Party charged with deprivation can fairly be said to be state actor - state official, party acting with significant aid of state, or conduct otherwise chargeable to state