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Representational Styles

Directions: After reading Chapter 7, the Representational Styles PDF, and listening to the Powerpoint over Congress, examine some members’ webpages. There are 535 members of Congress. Research their webpages to find an example of each of the following models of representation. See the end of the Powerpoint lecture on Congress for some example analysis of what is expected on this worksheet. Ask for help as needed.

Model of Representation

Definition

Congress Member

2-3 Pieces of Evidence

Delegate Model

SAMPLE ANSWER:

Representative who “mirrors” his constituent and votes the way the majority of his/her constituents’ want or expect

Steve Womack (Rep-Ark)

· Graduated RHS, and educated locally at ATU (Womack’s webpage)

· Voted with other Arkansas legislators to bring 6.5 million to Arkansas airports (Womack’s webpage

Trustee Model

Descriptive Model

Substantive/Agency Model

Responsible Party Model