Answer to Question #306165 in Political Science for Zahru

Question

Assess in three ways the importance of accountability in a democracy

Answer 1

1. It contributes to reducing the risk of power abuse and corruptive practices, which in turn is essential to ensure the fulfillment of peoples' basic human rights.

2. Accountability describes the relation between state institutions and people, private sector affected by their decisions.

3. Well-functioning accountability relations contribute to build trust in State institutions and processes of managing public affairs.