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"Effective and sustainable electoral system designs are more likely to be easily understood by the voter and the politician. Too much complexity can lead to misunderstandings, unintended consequences, and voter mistrust of the results."

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International IDEA: Electoral System Design: The New International IDEA Handbook, para. 224

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Electoral System Design: The New International IDEA Handbook

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While no electoral system is prescribed by international law, the system chosen must be consistent with international obligations and should be clearly stated in law.