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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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∙ 10y agoThe trustee model of representation is a model for how we should understand the role of representatives, and is frequently contrasted with the delegate model of representation. Constituents elect their representatives as 'trustees' (or 'entrust' them) for their constituency
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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
What dilemmas do representatives encounter when choosing between trustee and delegate?
With the trustee model, there is a chance that the representative will act for the benefit of his or her own interests as opposed to the interests of his or her constituents. With the delegate model, there is a chance that the representative will not make the best decision for his constituency as a whole and ignore the minority as well.
What are the greatest dangers with a trustee model of representation?
Representatives may become inattentive to the wishes and opinions of their constituents.
Why must the trustee of an irrevocable insurance trust make the premium payment?
As trustee that is their responsibility.As trustee that is their responsibility.As trustee that is their responsibility.As trustee that is their responsibility.
Can convicted felons be a trustee in Florida?
What kind of "trustee?" "Trustee" for WHAT?
How do you remove an appointed trustee from the board of trustee?
What is a life of Trustee.
What is the possessive form of trustee?
The possessive form of "trustee" is "trustee's." For example, "The trustee's decision was final."
Can original trustee take back duties after turning over to successor trustee?
In general, once a trustee transfers their duties to a successor trustee, they no longer have the authority to take back those duties without the approval of the beneficiaries or a court order. It is important to follow the terms outlined in the trust document and seek legal advice if there is a dispute or question about trustee responsibilities.
What is the difference between the trustee and the royal colony?
royal-run by governor trustee-run by trustee
Is a trustee required to use 'trustee' as a part of his signature?
Yes. A trustee must always declare that she is signing a document in her capacity as a trustee. If not, the validity of the document will be compromised by signing as an individual with no reference to her office as trustee.
Can the same person be both the beneficiary and the trustee of a blind trust?
No. The trustee has full control over the assets in the trust. In a 'blind trust' the trustee must be completely independent. If the beneficiary is the trustee then the trustee is not completely independent.
Can the trustee and beneficiary be the same person in case of private trust?
If there is (1) more than one trustee; and, (2) the trustee-beneficiary cannot act as trustee unilaterally; and (3) the other trustee is not a beneficiary of the trust, yes. If the the trustee is also designated the beneficiary, the trust fails as illusory.
Voting based on the trustee model can harm a Congress member's political career because?
it can go against the views of constituents back home
