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.
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The trustee model of representation is a model for how we should understand the role of our representatives. Constituents each elect their representatives as trustees for their constituency.
When elected representatives make decisions based on their personal opinions and experiences rather than on the basis of the views of their constituents.
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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There are a number of factors which the Prime Minister must consider when he or she is selecting the cabinet: * provincial representation * cultural representation * religious representation * economic representation * gender representation * minority representation * party loyalty * past performance of the MP * personal loyalty to the Prime Minister
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