Political Representation
Definition
Political representation refers to the process by which individuals or groups have their interests, concerns, and viewpoints expressed or advocated for in a political system, typically through elected officials.
Analogy
Think of political representation like a school's student council. Just as students elect representatives to voice their concerns and ideas to the school administration, citizens elect politicians to represent their views in government.
Related terms
Representative Democracy: A type of democracy where citizens elect officials to make decisions on their behalf.
Constituency: The body of voters or constituents that an elected official represents.
Pluralism: A theory of government that holds that multiple, competing groups can influence public policy.
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