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Structural barriers

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

Election-related obstacles, such as polling hours or availability of absentee ballots, that can affect whether people vote.

AP course connection

Topic 5.5: 5.5 Third-Party Politics

Unit 5

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