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Asked by Jessica Herriage on Apr 29, 2024

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In representative democracy, voters are ____________ and politicians are ______________.

A) agents; principals
B) logrollers; principals
C) agents; employees
D) principals; agents

Representative Democracy

A form of democracy in which citizens elect officials to represent them in governmental decisions and policymaking.

Principals

In economics and finance, a principal refers to an individual or entity that owns a business or transaction, and has the primary responsibility.

Agents

Individuals or entities that act on behalf of others in economic transactions or negotiations.

  • Understand the consequences of the principal-agent problem within political contexts.
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ibrahim hossenMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
In representative democracy, voters are principals as they hold the power to elect the politicians who will represent them in government. Politicians, on the other hand, are agents as they are elected to act on behalf of the voters and carry out their wishes.

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