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Theories of Representation (Delegate Model (Disadvantages (hinders…
Theories of Representation
Trustee Model
entrust those more capable
John Stuart Mill (1806-73)
act on behalf of others
superior knowledge
better education
Strong Elitist values
I know what is best for you
Disadvantages
anti-democratic
Edmond Burke(1774)
Educated does not mean moral
look after own interests
Delegate Model
execute specific instructions
not to question the merit of these instructions
opposite of the trustee model
Thomas Paine (1776)
a radical democratic
Give public more control over politicians
Checks and balance
no higher authority than the will of the people
Disadvantages
hinders development of leadership
pander to their constituents
lack of vision and inspiration
Mandate Model
Policy pledged from party
instruction from a higher body
demands compliance
politicians as foot soldiers for a party
party unity and discipline
Disadvantages
select a party based on policies and issues
the party identification model suggests the loyalty
party partisan from early socialisation
Resemblance Model
Share characteristics with group
shared experiences of that group
fully identify with its interests
Disadvantages
narrow minded view
only women can represent women
result is conflict
forced quotas of minority candidates
based on ideological and political assumptions