: The mechanism of elections to reward or punish representative performance.

Political representation is the process by which political actors stand for, believe in, or act on behalf of a particular group or set of ideas. It is the cornerstone of modern democracy, bridging the gap between the individual and the state. 👥 Representation of Communities

: Choosing between personal judgment and direct constituent instructions.

: Mirroring the demographic composition of society (race, gender, ethnicity).