Trustee model of representation

The trustee model of representation is a model of a representative democracy, frequently contrasted with the delegate model of representation.^[1] In this model, constituents elect their representatives as 'trustees' for their constituency. These 'trustees' have autonomy to deliberate and act as they see fit, in their own conscience even if it means going against the explicit desires of their constituents. By contrast, in the delegate model, the representative is expected to act strictly in accordance with the beliefs of their constituents.^[2]^[3]

^ Dovi, Suzanne (2018), Zalta, Edward N. (ed.), "Political Representation", The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Fall 2018 ed.), Metaphysics Research Lab, Stanford University, retrieved 2024-09-09
^ Bohn (1854). The works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke. OCLC 6368148. Retrieved 2011-01-17.
^ Fox, Justin; Shotts, Kenneth W. (July 23, 2007). "Delegates or Trustees? A Theory of Political Accountability" (PDF). Retrieved 2011-01-17.

[1] Dovi, Suzanne (2018), Zalta, Edward N. (ed.), "Political Representation", The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy (Fall 2018 ed.), Metaphysics Research Lab, Stanford University, retrieved 2024-09-09

[helen_aaten_1-2] Bohn (1854). The works of the Right Honourable Edmund Burke. OCLC 6368148. Retrieved 2011-01-17.

[yale_1-3] Fox, Justin; Shotts, Kenneth W. (July 23, 2007). "Delegates or Trustees? A Theory of Political Accountability" (PDF). Retrieved 2011-01-17.

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