Representative democracies

Definition

Representative democracies are systems of government where citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf. These representatives create and vote on laws, policies, and other governance matters, reflecting the will and interests of the people who elected them.

Related terms

Electoral Systems: The methods by which votes are counted and translated into seats in a legislature or for another form of representation in government.

Constituency: A body of voters in a specified area who elect a representative to a legislative body.

Pluralism: A condition or system in which multiple groups, beliefs or sources of authority coexist within society or an institution, often seen as beneficial for democracy and ensuring various interests are represented