Under federal law, it is a crime for one or more persons using power given to him or her by a government agency to deprive or conspire to deprive another person of any right protected by the Constitution or laws of the United States. According to this

federal law, he or she is acting according to:

a. The penal code
b. The Department of Justice
c. The color of law
d. The police misconduct provision


Answer: C

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