Question 1
Descriptive representation; this is the degree to which a representative bear a resemblance to those he/she represents such that they share similar characteristics like race, ethnicity, sex or residence. Some research questions that can be analyzed in this category are whether the representative has common interest, share common experiences or look like those they represent.
Symbolic representation: this is where the leader stands for the national ideas or the ways that a representative stands for the represented and has meaning to those he/she represents. The main research question is what kind of response is invoked by the representative in those being represented?
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