representative democracy

Question 1

what is social representation

Answer 1

idea that the make up of parliament and the politicians in it should mirror the make up of society e.g. half should be women

Question 2

what is representing the national interest

Answer 2

some times mps may have to represent the interests of the nation over the interests of their constituents for the greater good

Question 3

what is constituency representation

Answer 3

representing the interests of the community in the national parliament, also the views of individual constituents- could also mean listening to constituents e.g. in their surgery

Question 4

what is party representation

Answer 4

when mps represent a party or manifesto when running for local election

Question 5

what is occupational representation

Answer 5

representing a certain social group aswel as thier constituency in the national parliament-could be LGBTQ groups or trade unions supporting doctors or teachers