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Acceptance of election results

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 willingness of political actors and citizens to respect electoral outcomes and transfer power accordingly.

AP course connection

Topic 1.8: 1.8 Political Legitimacy

Unit 1

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