The relationship between a representative and his or her constituents, in which constituents essentially "hire" the representative to act on their behalf is known as a(n):

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The principal-agent relationship describes a scenario where one party (the principal) delegates work to another party (the agent), who is expected to act on the principal's behalf. In this context, constituents are the principals who elect representatives (agents) to act in their interest.

The Relationship Between a Representative and His or Her Constituents