POS-3263 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Daily Kos
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Perhaps best typi ed by new england town meeting, or ancient athens greece. Representatives act on behalf of the people, who are grouped into constituencies. Accountability comes from representative being able to be replaced in the next election. Democracy not just about casting votes, also need to deliberate. Political representation could be de ned as making present again the constituents of the us in political dealings. Through an elected o cial, the people have a vote in governmental dealings, however indirectly. Personally, i would de ne political representation as that of a political o cial representing his constituents by following their wants and needs, although they are able to do what they want. Refers to when you think your view is in the minority, so you don"t speak up. High frequency viewers of tv/consumers of media are more susceptible to media messages and the belief that they are real and valid.
