VI. State Actions

Question 1

State action

Answer 1

The constitution with the exception of the 13th amendment only prohibit state actions. Yet private individuals may still be fount to be state actors.

Question 2

Public Function

Answer 2

A private party exercising powers / performing functions that have been ​traditionally exclusively​ reserved to the state is engaged in state action

Question 3

State Coercion Or Significant Encouragement

Answer 3

When the government coerces, significantly encourages, or assists in private action, it may constitute state action

1. When does “state action” exist?
   (1) the government is ​requiring​ the private actor to perform the challenged activity,
   (2) the government’s ​purpose​ is to violate the rights of its citizens through the actions of private individuals(Using judicial powers to enforce counts)

Question 4

Symbiotic Relationship

Answer 4

Government and private entity basically

working/participating together as one to achieve an objective. Limited to when the government is the Landlord.

Question 5

Entwinement

Answer 5

Where public institutions and public officials are close nexus in the​ composition,​ ​workings,​ and ​responsibilities ​of a​nominally ​private entity.