Countries with electoral tiers above the district level are typically more favorable to smaller parties.

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Electoral tiers above the district level, such as national or regional tier, allow smaller parties to have a better chance of winning seats due to the proportional representation system. This is because parties need to reach a certain threshold (usually 5%) of votes to gain seats in the higher tiers, which is easier for smaller parties than in a single-member district system.

Countries with Electoral Tiers Above the District Level Are Typically