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"Proportional representation may be defined in terms of its objective, which is to seek to achieve “a proportional transposition of votes into mandates”. "
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CoE (Venice Commission): Report on Electoral Systems - Overview of available solutions and selection criteria
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Genuine elections are required to express the will of the people.