Representative Democracy
A form of democracy where citizens elect representatives to make political decisions on their behalf, rather than voting on every issue directly.
Real World
In the 2019 UK general election, voters in Uxbridge & South Ruislip elected Boris Johnson as their MP, trusting him to represent their views in Parliament on issues ranging from Brexit to the NHS — without being consulted on each individual vote.
Exam Focus
For 'evaluate' questions, always contrast the trustee and delegate models as competing interpretations of the representative's role.
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