In terms of democratic consolidation, the “two-turnover” test refers to

a. One party must win the founding election, and then a different party must win a later election.
b. Two elections must be held successfully.
c. At least two parties must run for office.
d. One leader must be head of state, then transfer power to another leader who will replace them as head of state.


a. One party must win the founding election, and then a different party must win a later election.

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