In which type of representation are representatives elected to do what they think is best for their constituents?

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In the trustee model of representation, representatives are elected to use their own judgment and expertise to make decisions that they believe are in the best interest of their constituents, rather than simply doing what their constituents want them to do (as in the delegate model). Therefore, B is the correct answer. A is incorrect because the delegate model is based on doing what constituents want, rather than what representatives think is best. C refers to individual cases that representatives handle for their constituents, and D is a process of drawing district lines to give an advantage to a particular political party. E refers to the people in a representative's district.

In Which Type of Representation Are Representatives Elected to Do