Introduction to Comparative Politics Short Assignment Elections take place in the real world, and therefore the choice of an electoral system, to some extent, depends on the cost as well as administrative capacities of the countries involved. Even though donor countries usually give considerable financial help for the first and also the subsequent elections in countries transitioning to democracy, such support might not be available in the long run even if it were possible. For a country to have a sustainable political framework, it is essential to consider the existing resources, including the availability of skilled people to administer elections as well as the financial demands that the election has on the national budget. Proportional representation (PR) system is