DD can encourage political participation, debate and a sense of community
DD can cause polarisation and division
a RD allows the people to hold politicians to account through elections
a RD reduces the tyranny of the majority and bolsters a pluralistic democracy
politicians are generally better informed than the general public and more equipped to deal with complex issues
in handing power to representatives in a RD, many people disengage from politics
in a RD, the minority may still be ignored in favour of gaining the majority's vote
politicians can avoid accountability
a consultative exercise is when the government assesses public reaction to a bill
electronic petitions have been used to propose a 2nd Brexit referedum
open primaries are where the public directly decide on a parliamentary candidate
leaders of a political party are chosen by the members of said party
the recall of MPS act of 2015 allows constituents to force a by-election
burkean model - representatives are trustees that have autonomy to deliberate and act as they see fit, even if that means going against the desires of their constituents
delegate model - MPs should just receive the public's opinions