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A peaceful transfer of power is the process of existing leadership conceding power and passing governmental control onto their successor, usually a newly elected representative. As the word “peaceful” suggests, this process is nonviolent and free of conflict, and recognizes the right of the people to select their leaders.

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**Think Further Questions
1. How does democratic backsliding weaken our government?
2. What might be the consequences of a contested transfer of power, in which the incumbent representative does not allow the elected candidate to take over?
3. What other mechanisms should exist to ensure a peaceful transfer of power?

**Contents
00:00 - Background
00:25 - Explanation
00:42 - Definition
00:59 - How It Works
01:48 - History
03:15 - Why Care?

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