A hybrid electoral system for longer-term government

This proposed constitution uses an eight-year national cycle to address short-term electoral incentives. The Commons retains first-past-the-post, while a second assembly allocates seats proportionally to losing constituency candidates with the strongest vote totals. That arrangement preserves a direct connection between voters and representatives without allowing party lists to decide every proportional seat. A third chamber combines experienced appointed members with independently elected members and uses staggered elections as a long-term check. A later exchange limits appointed service and has elected independents choose expert members. The thought experiment explores how electoral rules distribute representation, governing strength, party control, and institutional memory.