Here are some wishes expressed in a conference to discuss a constitution for a new country. Write against each of these whether FPTP or Proportional Representation system is more suited to meet each of these wishes.

a. People should clearly know who their representative is, so that they can hold him or her personally accountable.

b. We have small linguistic minorities who are spread all over the country; we should ensure fair representation to them.

c. There should be no discrepancy between votes and seats for different parties.

d. People should be able to elect a good candidate even if they do not like his or her political party.

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Solution

a. FPTP system

b. Proportional Representation system

c. Proportional Representation system

d. FPTP system

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a. FPTP system b. Proportional Representation system c. Proportional Representation system d. FPTP system

a. FPTP system

b. Proportional Representation system

c. Proportional Representation system

d. FPTP system