Members of Congress have many considerations when deciding what actions to take, what bills to advocate for, and how to vote in committee and on the floor. One broader philosophical question that all elected representatives, whether in Congress or on the local school board, have to consider, is their representation style. Your textbookLinks to an external site. mentions two ends of a spectrum: delegates and trustees. Begin by reviewing that section of the chapter. You can also find more information on the roots of this dichotomy at the Stanford Encyclopedia of PhilosophyLinks to an external site.. Once you have reviewed what both concepts refer to, you should write a discussion post of at least 350 words, answering the following questions:
In your own words, what do the concepts of “delegate” and “trustee” mean to you? Give an example of a member of Congress acting as a delegate and an example of them acting as a trustee. This example can be fictional or can come from current events.
Which model would you prefer members of Congress adopt? Would you prefer they act more as delegates or as trustees when representing their constituents? Why?
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