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rep·re·sen·ta·tive Audio Help (rěp'rĭ-zěn'tə-tĭv) Pronunciation Key
n.

One that serves as an example or type for others of the same classification.
One that serves as a delegate or agent for another.
1. A member of a governmental body, usually legislative, chosen by popular vote.
2. A member of the U.S. House of Representatives or of the lower house of a state legislature.

adj.

Representing, depicting, or portraying or able to do so.
Authorized to act as an official delegate or agent.
Of or characteristic of government by representation.
Like or typical of others of the same class.

rep're·sen'ta·tive·ly adv., rep're·sen'ta·tive·ness n.

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Popularly elected officials who serve in state legislatures and in the House of Representatives in Congress. Representing the local districts from which they are elected, representatives support the interests of their constituents by proposing bills and programs. Elected for two-year terms, representatives in Congress must be sensitive to their constituents' concerns in order to be reelected.

[Chapter:] American Politics

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