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The ways in which elect representatives act on behalf of their constituents. By Laurens and Patrick. Hold a Surgery. Council meetings. Councillor Representation. Liaise with local MP’s/MSP’s. Fact Finding missions. Fact finding missions. Surgeries. Voting. MSPs Representation.
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The ways in which elect representatives act on behalf of their constituents. By Laurens and Patrick.
Hold a Surgery Council meetings Councillor Representation Liaise with local MP’s/MSP’s Fact Finding missions
Fact finding missions Surgeries Voting MSPs Representation Speak to media Committee Work Liaise with MP’s or Councillors First Ministers Question Time Debates
Fact finding missions Surgeries Voting MPs Representation Speak to media Select Committees Liaise with MSP’s or Councillors First Ministers Question Time Debates
The Importance of Representation • Views of the public are heard • Changes the way the Government act • We are a democracy • Political representation is the activity of making citizens' voices, opinions, and perspectives “present” in the public policy making processes. Political representation occurs when political actors speak, advocate, symbolize, and act on the behalf of others in the political arena. In short, political representation is a kind of political assistance.
The ways in which elect representatives act on behalf of their constituents. By Laurens and Patrick