Representative Democracy

What is representative democracy

A democracy where citizens do not make most political decisions directly but instead elect representatives to make political decisions on their behalf.

Examples of elected and unelected representatives in Uk

Mechanisms of representative involved in Uk decision making

General elections - at least every 5 years , all citizens over 18(except prisoners) 650 constituencies.

By-elections

Delegate model pros and cons

Trustee model pros and cons

Dominic Grieve case study - was he a trustee or delegate

Cristian Wakeford - Was he trustee or delegate.

Evaluating representative democracy- practicality

Representation of issues

Minority Rights

Accountability-

Quality of decision making