PPT Slide Slide 5 of 5 Representative Democracy Government in which people elect representatives who hold the decision making power. Citizens are involved in decision making through their representatives, lobbying, and voting.
Representatives are aware their job depends on meeting the needs of their constituents.
More likely that all elements of the population are represented. Generally, reps are educated and more-capable citizens who can devote time needed to solve complex problems. Decision making is time consuming. Desire of representatives to please everyone may cripple system. Representatives may not always agree with those they represent.