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Further concision for proportional_representation.md

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 # Proportional representation
 
-Proportional representation refers to the fair and accurate translation of citizen and party makeup into the legislature. If *x* percent of voters support a certain party, then *x* percent of the legislature should mirror that party. Proportional representation voting systems are comprised of three main variations: the party list system, the mixed-member system, and the single transferable vote (or choice voting).
+Proportional representation (PR) refers to the fair and accurate translation of citizen and party makeup into the legislature. If *x* percent of voters support a certain party, then *x* percent of the legislature should mirror that party. Proportional representation voting systems are comprised of three main variations: the party list system, the mixed-member system, and the single transferable vote (or choice voting).
 
 **Input:** multimember districts, voting base, intentional (often low) exclusion threshold 
 
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 ### Sensitivities
 
-* Fair and accurate representation for multiple parties, leading to more nuanced policies
-* More accurate representation for marginalized groups
-* Votes are more meaningful; voting for a particular candidate doesn't "take away" from another
+* Representation for multiple parties, leading to more nuanced policies
+* Representation for marginalized groups
 * Potential for smaller parties to gain representation
 * Research demonstrates higher voter turnout in PR systems
 
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 ### Tools
 
-* Various formulas exist to calculate the allocated number of seats based on election results, including the D’Hondt Method or Jefferson method, Hare method, and German method.
-* Each variation of the PR system has a different ballot design.
+* Various formulas exist to calculate the allocated number of seats based on election results, including the D’Hondt Method or Jefferson method, Hare method, and German method
 * The ACE Project provides extensive information on PR systems and the variations of this system with example ballots and formulas
 
 ## Further resources