In Congress, the trustee will vote according to their own political beliefs. The delegate, however, acts on behalf of the voters and votes in the manner indicated by them, regardless of whether it is what they personally want.
According to the trustee model, representatives must transcend the short-term particular interests of their constituency and advocate for the long-term comprehensive interests of the nation. According to the delegate model, representataives look to their constituents for instruction on what issues to promote and, ultimately, on how to vote.
James Madison
He wasn't a delegate. He was president of the convention and gave quite leadership while the men hashed out the constitution.
primarily representing the wishes of his or her constituents
On July 3, 1775 George Washington was assigned the role of commander in chief of the Continental Army. He was assigned this role by the second Continental Congress of which he was a delegate representing Virginia.
Benjamin Franklin was a delegate, or represantative, in the Albany Congress.
Talleyrand
people who act according to their concience and the broad intrest of society
According to the trustee model, representatives must transcend the short-term particular interests of their constituency and advocate for the long-term comprehensive interests of the nation. According to the delegate model, representataives look to their constituents for instruction on what issues to promote and, ultimately, on how to vote.
TalleyrandCharles Maurice de Talleyrand-Perigord insured that France had a role to play in the post Napoleon Era of Europe.
James Madison
James Madison
James Madison
He wasn't a delegate. He was president of the convention and gave quite leadership while the men hashed out the constitution.
primarily representing the wishes of his or her constituents
On July 3, 1775 George Washington was assigned the role of commander in chief of the Continental Army. He was assigned this role by the second Continental Congress of which he was a delegate representing Virginia.
The first appointed position that Gouverneur Morris had under the new Constitution was as the chairman of the Committee on Style. This committee was responsible for finalizing and polishing the language of the Constitution before it was sent to Congress for approval. Morris played a significant role in shaping the final wording of the Constitution.