Theories of Representation (AQA A-Level Politics): Flashcards
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Directly elected house
Directly elected house
House of Commons
3 ways MPs represent
3 ways MPs represent
Constituents, party, special interests
Number of UK constituencies
Number of UK constituencies
650
Boundary Commission role
Boundary Commission role
Draws constituency boundaries independently
FPTP system bias
FPTP system bias
Favours largest & regionally concentrated parties
Register of Members' Interests purpose
Register of Members' Interests purpose
Ensure transparency & avoid conflicts of interest
Redress of grievances
Redress of grievances
Process for constituents to complain about govt to MP
Burkean/trustee theory
Burkean/trustee theory
MPs use own judgement, not mirror constituents' views
Delegate theory
Delegate theory
MPs mirror constituents' wishes as mouthpieces
Most prevalent theory today
Most prevalent theory today
Mandate theory