A representative who voted to limit greenhouse gas emissions because she thought it was in the best interest of the country even though her constituency did not support that action exemplifies a __________ style of representation.

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A trustee style of representation means that the representative uses their own judgment and expertise to make decisions in the best interest of their constituents and the country, even if those decisions go against the majority opinion of their constituency. This is in contrast to a delegate style of representation, in which the representative strictly follows the will of their constituents, and a plebiscitary style, in which the representative seeks constant feedback from their constituents through polls and constant communication. The styles of runaway agent and jurisprudential are not relevant to this scenario.

A Representative Who Voted to Limit Greenhouse Gas Emissions Because