Representatives are individuals who are chosen or elected to act on behalf of a larger group of people. In the context of government, representatives are elected by citizens to make decisions and pass laws on their behalf.
Related terms
Democracy: A form of government where power is held by the citizens who elect representatives to make decisions.
Constituents: The individuals who live in a specific geographic area represented by an elected official.
Legislature: The branch or body within a government that consists of representatives who create and pass laws.