Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
representative-government
noun
/ˌrɛp.rɪˈzɛn.tə.tɪv ˈɡʌv.ərn.mənt/
Definition
A system of government in which officials are elected to represent the interests and opinions of the people.
Examples
- The United States operates under a representative government where Congress members are elected by the people.
- In a representative government, the electorate has the power to choose their leaders through regular elections.
Meaning
A political structure where citizens vote for representatives to make decisions and create laws on their behalf.
Synonyms
- Representative democracy
- Elective government
- Parliamentary system
