What Was the Principle of Virtual Representation

question 41

Multiple Choice

What was the principle of virtual representation?

• A) It was the idea that every person should vote on each issues.
• B) It was the idea that every male should be able to select a representative to represent his interests in Parliament.
• C) It was the idea that everyone had representation since the king was a representative of all the people.
• D) It was the idea that male, property holders should hold elected offices.
• E) It was the idea that members of Parliament represented all because they considered the welfare of all subjects when deciding issues.