Question

When representatives listen to what their constituents want and then use their own best judgment to decide how to vote, they are acting as __________.

Answer 1

When representatives listen to what their constituents want and then use their own best judgment to decide how to vote, they are acting as trustee.

Explanation:

• When representatives listen to what their constituents want and then use their own best judgment to decide how to vote, they are acting as trustee.

• An important role played  by the elected representatives who listen to the constituents' opinions and then use their best judgment and come with a final decision.
• Also the Constituents elect their representatives as 'trustees' for their constituency.
• The quality of 'trustees' is that they have sufficient autonomy to deliberate and act in favour of the greater common good and the national interest.