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Compare and Contrast the Delegate and Trustee Models of Representation

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Compare and contrast the delegate and trustee models of representation. What might motivate constituents to accept a trustee-type representative rather than a delegate-type representative? Which model is a more accurate representation of how members of Congress actually operate? Give examples or cite evidence to support your judgment.


Definitions:

Stereotyping

The act of assigning generalized and oversimplified characteristics to members of a particular group.

CEOs

Chief Executive Officers, the highest-ranking executives in a company, responsible for making major corporate decisions, managing overall operations, and acting as the main point of communication between the corporate operations and the board of directors.

Fortune Magazine

A globally recognized business magazine that publishes various lists and insights regarding companies, business leaders, and financial trends.

Self-Fulfilling Prophecy

A prediction that directly or indirectly causes itself to become true due to positive feedback between belief and behavior.

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