Legal Challenges
Definition
Legal challenges are formal objections questioning the legality or constitutionality of a law, policy, decision, etc., typically presented in court.
Analogy
Imagine playing a board game where one player makes a move that you believe breaks the rules. You'd challenge this move - just like how legal challenges work in our judicial system.
Related terms
Litigation: The process of taking legal action; it involves arguing cases in court.
Judicial Review: The power of courts to examine laws or governmental actions to determine if they violate constitutional provisions.
Appeal Process: A procedure for requesting a formal change to an official decision.
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