Most of the protections provided by the U.S. Constitution and its amendments apply only to governmental action, which is referred to as:

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The term "state action" refers to actions taken by government officials or entities. Most constitutional protections are designed to safeguard individuals against abuses by the government, thus requiring a connection to governmental (or "state") action to trigger these protections.

Most of the Protections Provided by the U