Advantages and disadvantages of Representative Government - SS1 Government Past Questions and Answers - page 1

Expertise of elected representatives

Minority representation

Elected representatives may be influenced by special interests

In representative government, citizens elect representatives to make decisions on their behalf

Accountability of elected representatives

Limited participation can lead to the underrepresentation of certain groups in the decision-making process, which can result in policies and laws that do not reflect the diversity of society.

Citizens can hold elected representatives accountable by regularly voting in elections, contacting their representatives to express their opinions, and organizing protests or other forms of activism to draw attention to issues of concern.