Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 exam•Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Definition
Legal and political protections and privileges granted to citizens of a nation, including the right to vote, hold office, own property, and access legal protections.
AP course connection
Topic 2.7: 2.7 Slavery and American Law: Slave Codes and Landmark Cases