6. Elected politicians should not simply act according to the wishes of their constituent. As this would mean that they are simply delegating. Instead they should weigh up all factors such as their manifesto and conceive the best outcome.
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7. Advantage- comprises principle of accountability; voters decide whether to renew the mandate of their representatives.
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Direct Democracy
8. In the UK voters elect politicians on their behalf. This is because the professional politicians have a further political understanding and can make an informed decision on behalf of the whole nation.
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Direct Democracy
9. Disadvantage- Some MPs have outside intrests which can contribute to a conflict of interest and compromise their ability to fully represent their constituents.
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10. Main advantage= government is carried out by professional politicians who are required to be well informed about political issues. They are more likely to make politically educated decisions then most members of the public.
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Direct Democracy
11. Elected politicians are held accountable to the electorate through regular elections. This means voters remain sovereignty because they decide whether or not to renew the mandate of their representatives.
