electoral systems Flashcards
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functions of electoral systems- representation
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- to choose a representative to speak on behalf of a community and to provide a link between them and those who make decisions on their behalf.
- MPs are said to be trustees- individuals in whom voters place their trust- who have autonomy to speak and vote as they see fit in the interests of their constituency.
- the representative function is complicated in the Westminister system by pressure from the party leadership to support an agreed line. the promise of government posts, which are at the disposal of the PM, may influence MPs. But MPs who displease their constituents can be removed by the voters at the next general election
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