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Elections have been held periodically
The period between elections was not unduly long
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Elections are to be held at periodic intervals.
The interval between elections must not be unduly long, such that the authority of the government is no longer representative of the will of the electors.
In most instances, electoral processes will be held between two and five years apart.
