Is this a valid argument?

Major premise: If a country’s electoral rules are permissive, then votes should be translated into seats in a fairly proportional manner.
Minor premise: In the most recent election, votes were not translated into seats in a proportional manner.
Conclusion: Therefore, the country’s electoral rules are not permissive.

A. Yes
B. No

A. Yes

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