What we find though when looking at the differing models of representation is that some allow the representative to make his/her own judgements on the publics best interests more than others. ... Thomas Paine outlined this fault in human nature, saying "if politicians exercise their own judgement, they will simply act in their own interests". ... For example, it can occur that the government looks out for its own needs at some times rather than those of its constituents. ... Millennium Dome project, university tuition fees ) These examples clearly show us that representative democracy can r...

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