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AQA GCSE · Question 01.2 · Active Citizenship
Identify one way councillors can be held accountable for their actions.
Identify one way councillors can be held accountable for their actions.
How to approach this question
Think about the mechanisms in a democracy that ensure elected officials answer for their decisions. State one of these mechanisms as it applies to a local councillor.
Full Answer
Accountability is a key principle of democracy. For councillors, the main method of accountability is through regular local elections. If they do not perform their duties well or make unpopular decisions, the public can choose not to re-elect them. Other methods include public council meetings, scrutiny from local media, and being directly questioned by constituents at 'surgeries'.
Common mistakes
Students might suggest national-level accountability measures, like Prime Minister's Questions, which do not apply to local councillors.
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