Constituencies

Definition

Constituencies represent the groups of people whom politicians serve and represent. These groups can be defined geographically (such as residents of a specific district) or based on shared interests (such as members of an advocacy organization).

Related terms

Gerrymandering: The practice of manipulating district boundaries in order to give an advantage to one political party or group.

Demographics: Statistical data relating to the composition of specific groups, such as age, gender, income, or ethnicity.

Representation: The act of speaking or acting on behalf of someone else or a group's interests within a political system.