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
Candidates for office who advocate differing views from those of the controlling party or elite and are restricted or prevented from running in authoritarian regimes.
AP course connection
Topic 3.6: 3.6 Forces that Impact Political Participation