The proportional representation system was widely blamed for two inconclusive election results and a year of political stalemate.

两次无结果的选举和一年的政治僵局使得比例代表制受到广泛地指责。

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The election is based on a proportional representation system that requires voters to select a party's list of candidates rather than one specific individual.

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The new law embraces a system that combines direct election and proportional representation.

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Assuming it has passed, there will now be a fresh general election, in December, with a more proportional system of representation, in which many more Sunnis are expected to participate.

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