Which concept states that ministers and parliamentarians should be accountable to the people and the judges?

• A. Rule of Law
• B. Government Accountability
• C. Democracy
• D. Referendum

Answer: (B)

Accountability of those in government means they must answer for their actions to the people and to the law. Ministers and parliamentarians are expected to justify what they do to voters, face scrutiny in Parliament, and be subject to legal checks by the courts. This combination—being answerable to the public and to the judiciary—embodies government accountability. It fits the statement exactly, because it centers on ministers and parliamentarians being held responsible through elections, public scrutiny, and legal oversight.

Rule of Law is related because it says everyone, including government, must follow the law, but it doesn’t by itself emphasize the public and judicial accountability aspect described. Democracy focuses on rule by the people through elections and participation, but again, the specific idea of being answerable to both voters and judges is best captured by government accountability. Referendum refers to a direct vote on a policy issue, not the broader accountability relationship.