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That is one of the set-backs of parliamentary systems. there are no clear winner and losers. The losers can agree to form a government, if three or more parties combined votes outnumber the popular vote.

On the other hand, we in America drive a stake through the heart of democracy by use of the 'electoral college'. We do have clear winners and losers sometimes by 2 or more million votes, but the loser gets to be president anyway because there were more little States (little as in population) whose electoral votes outrank the more populous States. Try explaining that to new citizens LOL

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