Political Representation

Definition

Political representation refers to having elected officials who act on behalf of a particular group or constituency and advocate for their interests in government decision-making.

Related terms

Constituency: A constituency refers to a specific geographic area represented by an elected official.

Proportional Representation: Proportional representation is an electoral system where political parties gain seats in proportion to the number of votes they receive.

Redistricting: Redistricting is the process of redrawing electoral district boundaries to reflect changes in population or address issues related to representation.