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What does 'accountability' in a democratic system refer to?

1

Government secrecy

2

Citizen oversight of government actions

3

Lack of public participation

4

Political apathy

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Answer

B. Citizen oversight of government actions

Solution:

The correct answer is 'Citizen oversight of government actions' because accountability involves mechanisms through which citizens ensure their government is acting in their interests.

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