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Through empirical analysis, this article explores democratic non-electoral representation in governance networks by comparing how non-elected representatives, their constituents and the decision-making audience understand the outcome of representation to benefit the constituency, authorisation and accountability.
Nov 1, 2012 · Through empirical analysis, this article explores democratic non-electoral representation in governance networks by comparing how non-elected representatives, their constituents and...
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A range of examples of non‐elective representative claims are discussed, under three broad headings: deeper roots' representative claims (such as those of monarchs or traditional religious leaders), ‘expertise and special credentials’ claims (such as those of scientific specialists), and ‘wider interests and new voices’ claims (such ...
This chapter deals with the question of whether the spread of non-electoral modes of participation affects the functioning of liberal democracies and institutionalized representation by focusing on the biases in various modes of participation.
Aug 30, 2012 · This article investigates the problem of legitimacy of non-electoral representation, and attempts to highlight the discursive dynamics in such a process.
- Rousiley C. M. Maia
- 2012
This article investigates the problem of legitimacy of non-electoral representation, and attempts to highlight the discursive dynamics in such a process. I argue that various forms of non-electoral representation overlap and may conflict with each.
Mar 3, 2016 · It argues that the fleeting and fragmentary equalities evident in non-elective representation are democratically significant, and that examining them can enhance understanding of the democratic promise and limits of different modes of representation. Keywords: political equality. democratic representation. elections and representation.