Explain the term Representative Government. What conditions are essential for the existence of a representative government?

The term Representative Government is the
type of government in which the people are
governed by the representatives they elected.

Franchise must exists. People must
possess the right to vote during elections so that they can choose their
leaders.
Elections must be held
periodically. This will afford the people the ample opportunity of
rejecting any representative who does not perform well.
Existence of Political Parties.
This will enable people to align their interest with any
political party that can serve them better.
There must be accountability on
the part of government to the people. Since the government
is exercising a mandated power, they must give account of stewardship to those who bestow the power on them.
Individual freedom and rights
must also be guaranteed. People must have political, social
and economic right guaranteed and protected.
A fearless and independent
judicial system will also enhance a representative
government. It will not only act as check on those in government but
will help to redress misuse of power and maltreatment
of citizens.
A free press is another condition
for representative government to exist.
Economic development
and growth will
enhance representative government.

Sulhazan