"Il sistema elettorale italiano"

The Italian electoral system for national elections combines proportional representation and a majoritarian element. Voters elect representatives to the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate. The Chamber has 400 deputies, while the Senate has 200 members. The system uses a two-round method where parties receive seats based on their vote share, with a “majority bonus” awarded to the leading party or coalition to ensure stability. This approach aims to balance diverse political representation with effective governance, allowing smaller parties a voice while encouraging coalition-building among larger ones.