mandatarisme
Mandatarism is a political theory that posits that the people have the right to delegate their authority to a representative, who then acts on their behalf. This concept is often associated with the idea of popular sovereignty, where the will of the people is considered the ultimate authority. Mandatarism suggests that representatives are not merely agents of the people but are invested with a mandate to act in the people's interest.
The theory of mandatarism was popularized by the French political scientist Gustave de Molinari in the early
Critics of mandatarism argue that it can lead to a lack of accountability, as representatives may feel
Despite these criticisms, mandatarism remains a significant concept in political science, influencing debates about representation, accountability,