Which of the following conduct involves sexual contact as a primary element?

The correct choice indicates that in the context of the Minnesota criminal justice framework, particularly regarding criminal sexual conduct, the second and fourth degrees are characterized by sexual contact as a primary element of the offenses.

In the case of Criminal Sexual Conduct (CSC) in the second degree, the distinction is made that the offense involves sexual contact with another person, which is a critical factor in determining the degree of the crime. This reflects Minnesota's legal perspective on non-consensual sexual interactions, where an identifiable act of sexual contact is essential to the definition of the crime.

Moving to the fourth degree, this offense also meets the criteria of involving sexual contact, albeit typically in less severe circumstances than the second degree. This can include instances where sexual contact occurs without the same degree of coercion, force, or vulnerability associated with higher degrees of CSC.

In contrast, the other options combine various degrees of CSC where the primary focus either involves different facets of coercion or the presence of certain aggravating factors. Therefore, the specificity of the second and fourth degrees revolves squarely around the element of sexual contact, making the selected answer appropriate for understanding the charges related to sexual conduct as per Minnesota law.