structureoflaw

Powers of representatives Representatives are elected by the general public , as in national elections for the national legislature. Elected representatives may hold the facility to pick other representatives, presidents, or other officers of the govt or of the legislature, because the Prime Minister within the latter case. (indirect representation). The power of representatives is typically curtailed by a constitution (as during a constitutional democracy or a constitutional monarchy) or other measures to balance representative power: An independent judiciary, which can have the facility to declare legislative acts unconstitutional (e.g. constitutional court, supreme court). The constitution can also provide for a few deliberative democracy (e.g., Royal Commissions) or direct popular measures (e.g., initiative, referendum, recall elections). However, these aren't always binding and typically require some legislative action—legal power usually remains firmly with r...