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Overhauling the electoral system - case for a cautious approach by W. Jayamaha Eight important and specific policy issues have been already identified
for decision. It is important to remember that questions as to which
electoral system are questions of political power and do not rest on lofty
and allegedly objective criteria. They depend on attitudes and interests
of political forces involved in the decision process. Furthermore, very
often, matters of political power are hidden behind technical details
pertaining to electoral systems and cannot be ascertained by a mere
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