What is the difference between "descriptive representation" and "substantive representation"? descriptive representation is the extent to which a body of representatives represents the descriptive characteristics of their constituencies, such as class and race, whereas substantive representation refers to the symbolic significance of having minority representation present in a legislasture

descriptive representation is the extent to which a body of representatives represents the descriptive characteristics of their constituencies, such as class and race, whereas substantive representation refers to the extent to which representatives get things done for their constituents

Descriptive representation refers to representatives using their own judgment to make decisions, whereas substantive representation refers to representatives relying on public opinion to make decisions

substantive representation is the extent to which a body of representatives represents the descriptive characteristics of their constituencies, such as class and race, whereas descriptive representation refers to the extent to which representatives get things done for their constituents