Functions of a Representative Assembly: Protective Mandate and Democratic Accountability
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This essay examines the primary functions of representative assemblies in democratic governance, arguing that the central mandate is citizen protection and government oversight rather than legislation. Drawing on Mill's political theory, the paper contends that representatives serve as vigilantes ensuring governmental actions align with human rights and democratic principles.
What this essay covers
- Introduction and definition of representative assembly as citizen protection mechanism
- Government oversight and accountability function of representative bodies
- Distinction between representative democracy and direct democracy, emphasizing surveillance and censoring of government activities
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Functions of A Representative Assembly
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Functions of Representative Assembly
A representative assembly is a small representation of its citizens, and its mandate should be to propagate for the good of the citizens represented. It is termed the most effective way to organize and empower the various interests of citizens for their good and well fair (Mill,2010). Having representatives is for their well-being and not necessarily on other prior matters that may emerge within the representative tenure (Mill,2010). The first consideration by any government repetitive should be to safeguard its citizens who elected them to be representatives. Representative democracy should be exercised through policy initiatives from those selected (Mill,2010). Having a presentative government is a chance to better the democratic level of its subjects by airing their needs and interests rather than direct democracy.
The integral function of the representative gathering and assemblies, regardless of their jurisdiction, is to protect its citizen (Mill,2010). According to Mills, the representatives are to watch and control the government. It should act to throw the light of publicity to its actions on the citizens as its subjects (Mill,2010). The government may enforce laws and regulations against human rights or maybe affect the citizens in different ways (Mill,2010). The role of the repetitive should be to ensure that what the government exercises are in line and bound under the rights of its subjects. Mills argues that the prime duty of representative government is not legislation as termed by the government.