A country replaces proportional representation with winner-takes-all elections in single-member districts. According to Duverger's law, what is the most likely long-term result?

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The number of parties will grow and coalitions will become common

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A one-party system will appear automatically

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Parties will disappear and only independent candidates will remain

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The number of strong parties will decrease, moving toward a two-party system

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Nothing will change, because electoral rules do not affect parties

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