definition of accountability in democratic principles
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In a democracy, the principle of accountability holds that government officials — whether elected or appointed by those who have been elected — are responsible to the citizenry for their decisions and actions. ... Both concepts are central to the very idea of democratic governance.
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Accountability is one of the main principles of democracy. It refers to the fact that the government or the officials (elected, nominated or appointed) are responsible and answerable to the people for all their actions and decisions. The democratic principle of accountability leads to transparency in the system and limits the powers of the government or officials of the government.
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