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
Catherine the Great's legal code and instructions for governance, presented as a comprehensive reform document addressing crime, punishment, and the rule of law.
AP course connection
Topic 4.6: 4.6 Enlightened and Other Approaches to Power