Dr.David Doright is a professor at Towers 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.

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The firing by a state university is a form of state action that involves a property right, namely Dr.Doright's job, which entitles him to due process. This means that he has the right to a hearing and an opportunity to respond to the allegations against him. The fact that he was fired for a personal disagreement with the president suggests that his firing was arbitrary and therefore may be unconstitutional. Option A is incorrect as due process applies in civil cases as well. Option B is incorrect as there is no indication of discrimination. Option D is incorrect as the U.S. Constitution applies to all governmental actions, including those taken by state universities.

DrDavid Doright Is a Professor at Towers State University