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This 6-page paper discusses four forms of representation in a democracy. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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If she doesnt do her job, she is voted out. Its is fairly simple. However, the different types of representation are more complex
than simply a representative who looks after voters interests. Political theorists have spent years studying the relationship between voters and candidates and have come up with several theories. But one
thing we can say for sure is that here are four forms of representation in modern democracies: promissory, anticipatory, gyroscopic and surrogacy. In this paper, well explore each one of
these forms. In this paper, we will discuss all four forms, and determine if there is one form that is better than the other. Promissory
The promissory form of representation is one in which representatives are evaluated by the promises they make to constituents during campaigns (Political Representation, 2006). Basically, this is a
traditional type of representation; the agent (the politician) makes promises to the principal (the electorate) if elected to office (Sachetti, 2008). Once the agent is elected to office, he/she is
expected to fulfill those promises (Sachetti, 2008). Basically, in this arrangement, the elected official is the voters "agent," as, in theory, the elected official works for the voter.
Even within promissory representation, there are two alternative styles; mandate and trustee (Martin; see also Mansbridge, 2003). With the mandates, representatives make the promise
to follow their constituents instructions (Martin). As a trustee, were presented as promise to further constituents interests, as well as those of the entire nation (Martin). Anticipatory
Anticipatory representation is one in which accountability is considered a retrospective activity (Political Representation, 2006). A more clear definition of this is when representatives focus on
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