Political Science · Comparative Political Analysis
Substantive representation is when:
ARepresentatives give priority to policy issues
BRepresentatives give priority to serving their party
CRepresentatives resemble their constituents in given characteristics such as gender
DRepresentatives act in the interests of their constituents ✓ Correct
Correct answer: (D) Representatives act in the interests of their constituents — Substantive representation means representatives act in their constituents' interests, so the answer is that option.
Explanation
★Substantive representation means representatives act in their constituents' interests, so the answer is that option.
★It focuses on what representatives actually do for the people they represent.
★They advance the needs, demands and interests of their constituents.
★This differs from descriptive representation, which is about resembling constituents.
★Substance is about action and outcomes, not mere likeness.
★So acting in the constituents' interests is substantive representation.
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