Lawyers dominate many national parliaments. This study compares three countries with mixed electoral systems - Japan, South Korea and Germany.

Electoral System Types

* Single-Member District (SMD) system: Focuses on principal-agent representation logic

* Proportional Representation (PR): Employs microcosm model for diverse candidate selection

Comparative Findings

Lawyer-legislators are more common in countries primarily using SMD systems, even after accounting for other factors.

Why It Matters

This suggests that electoral system design significantly shapes the occupational profile of legislatures.