Responsiveness
Definition
In politics, responsiveness refers to how well elected officials respond to the needs and concerns of their constituents.
Analogy
Imagine responsiveness like customer service at your favorite store. Just as good customer service responds quickly and effectively to your needs or complaints, responsive politicians listen carefully to their constituents' concerns and act upon them promptly.
Related terms
Representative Democracy: A type of democracy where elected officials represent a group of people.
Constituency: The residents in the area from which an official is elected.
Public Opinion: The distribution of the population's beliefs about politics and policy issues.
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