When considering the advantages and pitfalls of various styles of representation one can make several arguments to the strengths of a delegate model or a trustee model. Importantly, the intended purpose is of seminal importance and requires significant consideration. The reason for this emphasis is that the establishment of a congressional body requires guidelines by which the construction and maintenance of that body should proceed.
According to the delegate model of representation, an elected representative lacks autonomy in his decision making. That is to say, his obligation to his constituents is to best represent their stated objectives, in effect serving as a relay ...
