What Was the Principle of Virtual Representation

question 54

Multiple Choice

What was the principle of virtual representation?

• A) It was the idea that every person should vote on each issue.
• 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 British subjects because they considered the welfare of all subjects  and not just the interests of some  when deciding issues.

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