Four normative models of representative democracy: the elitist, liberal-pluralist, participatory and deliberative versions

The article aims to present and analyze four theoretical developments, considered fundamental in the study of representative democracy in Brazil: the competitive elitist democracy, liberal-pluralist democracy, participatory democracy and deliberative democracy. Along with these trends, we discuss about the meaning of representation and participation in modern society. For it was held, at first, a systematic literature review from the reading of books, articles and theses covering historical and conceptual on the concepts of democracy aspects. The aim is to provide evidence to support and stimulate the debate about democracy in the contemporary context