Abstract Representation literature is rife with the assumption that politicians are responsive
to voter preferences because their re‐election is contingent upon the approval of those …

Are European Parliament (EP) elections used to pass judgement on the legislative
behaviour of parties serving in the EP? Do Europeans give a bonus in EP elections to …

Politicians' work pressure is gaining more attention in parliamentary studies. To participate
in the discussion about governing under pressure, this article offers an interdisciplinary …

People's knowledge about their representatives is important because it informs about the
quality of democracy and can predict future political behaviours. In spite of this, we know …

Background: Political scientists have repeatedly argued that politicians' behaviour can be
influenced by their beliefs about their constituents' ability to hold them accountable. Yet, how …

African legislatures remain understudied, yet democratisation, development and
peacebuilding all depend on these key political institutions. This book provides an in-depth …

There is growing interest in personal representation and policy responsiveness in the
European literature. The current scholarship mainly focuses on strong legislatures. This …

When and why politicians listen and respond to citizens' preferences is a key question in
contemporary political science. This thesis seeks to contribute to our understanding of elite …

Malaysia telah mencipta sejarah baharu apabila pindaan Perlembagaan Persekutuan di
Dewan Rakyat bagi menurunkan had umur kelayakan mengundi daripada 21 tahun kepada …

What motivates legislators to respond to citizen-initiated contacts about policy positions in
party-centred systems with limited re-election incentives? We argue legislators are more …