The Role of Legislators. How members of Congress vote and how they view their role as law makers Four Roles: Delegate Partisan Trustee Politico.

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The Role of Legislators

How members of Congress vote and how they view their role as law makers Four Roles: Delegate Partisan Trustee Politico

Definitions Delegate: Delegates see themselves as agents of those who elected them. They vote based on how they think the people in their home state or district would want them to vote. (delegates truly represent the will of the people) Partisan: A partisan feels they must always vote along party lines, thus supporting their political party. However the party plans to vote, they follow. (loyal party members) Trustee: A trustee believes that each question they face must be decided on its own merits. Independent judgment are their guides. They vote based on their own judgment and ideology. Politico: A politico is a combination of the delegate, partisan, and trustee. A politico tries to keep everyone happy and thus is a true politician.