government accountability
/ɡʌvərnmənt əkˌountəˈbɪlɪti/ · gov·er·n·ment ək·ount·a·bil·i·ty
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- The state of being responsible and answerable to the people for the actions and decisions of the government. The new government accountability measures were implemented to increase transparency and trust in the administration.
- The process of ensuring that government officials and institutions are accountable for their actions and decisions. The government accountability office conducted an investigation into the misuse of funds by the previous administration.
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Did you know? The concept of government accountability has been a cornerstone of democratic governance for centuries, with ancient Greeks like Solon and Cleisthenes advocating for it in their reforms.