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Electoral Systems - INI

Electoral systems are classified based on the method of electing representatives. The three main systems are: single-member district system (electing one representative per district), multi-member district system (electing multiple representatives per district), and proportional representation system (allocating seats according to vote share). Japan's House of Representatives uses a parallel system combining single-member districts and proportional representation, achieving both governmental stability and diverse representation of public opinion. Each system has its unique advantages and disadvantages, and appropriate systems are selected depending on the country and era.

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[item.single-member-district]
code=01
slug=single-member-district
name=Single-Member District System
description=A system where one representative is elected from each electoral district.
category=District-based System
features=["Governmental stability","Close voter-candidate relationship","Wasted votes occur easily","Favors major parties"]

[item.multi-member-district]
code=02
slug=multi-member-district
name=Multi-Member District System
description=A system where multiple representatives are elected from each electoral district.
category=District-based System
features=["Fewer wasted votes","Reflects minority opinions","Intra-party competition","Higher election costs"]

[item.proportional-representation]
code=03
slug=proportional-representation
name=Proportional Representation System
description=A system where seats are allocated in proportion to each party's vote share.
category=Proportional Representation
features=["Seat allocation by vote share","Seats for minor parties","Fewer wasted votes","Risk of governmental instability"]

[item.parallel-system]
code=04
slug=parallel-system
name=Parallel System (Mixed-Member Majoritarian)
description=A parallel system combining single-member districts and proportional representation.
category=Mixed System
features=["Combines advantages of both systems","Dual candidacy allowed","Resurrection election system","Two ballots"]

[item.medium-member-district]
code=05
slug=medium-member-district
name=Medium-Member District System
description=A type of multi-member district system electing 3-5 members per district.
category=District-based System
features=["Type of multi-member district","Single non-transferable vote","Used in House of Representatives until 1994","Fostered factional politics"]