Political representation: Political representation is the process by which citizens are represented in government. This can happen in a number of ways, including through elections, appointments, and lobbying. Political representatives are responsible for advocating for the interests of their constituents and for making decisions that will benefit the public. See also Democracy, Parliamentary system._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. |