Political Accountability
/ˌpɒlɪˈtɪkəl əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) The legal and ethical obligation of political representatives and public officials to justify their decisions and actions to the electorate and be subject to consequences for misconduct or failure.
Political accountability ensures that elected officials act in accordance with the law and public interests.
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- political accountability
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Commentary
Political accountability is central to democratic legal systems, emphasizing mechanisms like elections and judicial oversight to enforce it.
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