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Representation System
Representation System: A type of democracy founded on the principle of elected persons representing a group of people, as opposed to direct democracy.
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Election Administration
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A type of democracy founded on the principle of elected persons representing a group of people, as opposed to direct democracy. Representative democracy places power in the hands of representatives who are elected by the people.
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Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
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EAC Glossary of Terms
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EAC Glossary of Election Terms
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