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According to the trustee model, representatives must transcend the short-term particular interests of their constituency and advocate for the long-term comprehensive interests of the nation. According to the delegate model, representataives look to their constituents for instruction on what issues to promote and, ultimately, on how to vote.
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What is trustee representation?
The view that elected representatives should vote based on their personal opinion, rather than on the basis of what their constiuents think. The idea is that people in congress are more informed on issues and can therefore make better decisions.
What are the four types of congressman?
-Trustee -Partisan -Politico -Delegate
Describe the trustee and delegate role of congress?
In Congress, the trustee will vote according to their own political beliefs. The delegate, however, acts on behalf of the voters and votes in the manner indicated by them, regardless of whether it is what they personally want.
A member of congress who believes that each question should be decided on its merits is a?
trustee
A representative who is performing the role of a trustee is?
acting on conscience or representing the broad interests of the entire society
