Lesson
The Legislative Branch: Delegate or Trustee
Guiding question
How can members of Congress best represent their constituents?
Founding Principles
Objectives
- Students will compare and contrast the delegate and trustee models of representation
- Students will evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of the delegate and trustee models of representation.
Materials
Resources
- Delegate or Trustee Student Handout
Lesson Components
ActivityThe Legislative Branch Delegate or Trustee Student Handout
How do Congressional Representatives act as both delegates and trustees and which is best?
Lesson plan
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