public accountability
nounUK /ˈpʌblɪk əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti/
US /ˈpʌblɪk əˌkaʊntəˈbɪləti/
When leaders must show people what they did and answer for it.
The mayor's public accountability means she explains how the city spends its money.
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2. The duty of officials to explain their actions to citizens.
Public accountability keeps officials honest about their decisions.
3. Being open so everyone can check that rules are followed.
The school showed public accountability by posting its budget online.
4. The idea that people in power must face questions from the public.
Public accountability lets reporters ask tough questions at meetings.