The perception that the chosen system works well in one state does not necessarily mean that it can be successfully replicated in another. Rather, a chosen electoral system must be seen in the context of the constitutional, legal and political traditions of the state, the party system, and territorial structure. Similarly, there are no international standards recommending a specific method or degree of proportionality regarding the distribution of seats. It is recognised that states enjoy a broad margin of appreciation as long as the revision of such a fundamental element of electoral legislation takes place in an open consultative process, and the methods of allocation of the seats ensure the equality and the inclusiveness of the voting process. Lawmakers could consider the Venice Commission report on electoral systems with a view to identifying an optimum relationship between genuine representation and stability of government, while respecting the principle of equal suffrage.