🗳️ap comparative government review

Litigation

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

The legal process of bringing a case to court to seek remedies or enforce rights, used by citizens to challenge government or corporate actions.

AP course connection

Topic 3.7: 3.7 Civil Rights and Civil Liberties

Unit 3