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Holding Governments Accountable

 

            John Locke was among the most influential political philosophers of the Enlightenment period. He opposed the absolute authority of the state and the church; he felt that individuals should rely on themselves to make important decisions rather than having decisions imposed on them. An ideal government, according to John Locke, acts to protect its citizens' inalienable rights, specifically those in regard to property ownership. These concepts have founded modern government today, which has lead to the creation of one of the most powerful and important documents in Canada, The Charter of Rights and Freedoms. We in Canada believe that it is very important for the government to be accountable to the citizens and reflect the wills and beliefs of the citizens. The citizens of Canada are fortunate to have such freedom, equality of gender, race, and religion. We are able to voice out our opinions without being afraid of any consequences, and vote for those who we think will best lead the country towards success. The leaders in our country, such as the Mayors, Premiers, and Prime Minister, are held accountable to the citizens. In Canada we are able to remove those who do not represent the ideas or beliefs of the vast majority of citizens. A government that does not represent the will of the people should be removed from power, which is shown historically of people challenging the decisions made by those in power such as the French Revolution, Anti-Apartheid, and the Arab Spring. .
             The French Revolution was an influential period of social and political upheaval in France. The revolution took place from 1789 to 1799 marking the global decline of absolute monarchies and organized religions and replacing them with democracies and republics. The French Revolution was inspired by radical and liberal ideas, and it was time for change for the citizens of France. With the unfair distribution of wealth, the peasants challenged their government through violent protests such as the Storming of the Bastille and the Reign of Terror and were able to gain class equality.


Essays Related to Holding Governments Accountable

1. Open and Accountable Canadian Government

His catchphrase consisted of an, "accountable government that will get things done for all of us". ... Therefore, the government should be more open and accountable and this is evident through innovation. ... Therefore, parliament is not taking action and holding someone accountable for his or her wrongful deed. ... Fifth, the government should be more open and accountable through innovation especially through the senate. ... Although, after the removal of ministers and parliamentary secretaries from the government caucus, there are a limited amount of members of parliament who wa...

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2. Holding Banking Executives Accountable

A lot of talk has centered, in recent weeks around water coolers and coffee pots all around the nation about holding Bank Executives accountable for the current financial crisis. ... There is, however, among a few a bit of opposition to holding bank executives accountable. ... In the end, it is lawmakers, not bank executives who should be held accountable for the current banking crisis. ... They begrudgingly trust their governments to be the doomsayers that take away all of the fun on the advice of trained analysts. ... Who will hold lawmakers accountable? ...

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3. Under the Gun

 Who should be held accountable? ... In these cases, the age of the child should be taken into consideration and the parents held accountable. ... The government? ... The government should raise the minimum age required to obtain a gun permit and to purchase a gun to 21. ... Passing and enforcing these stricter would help reduce the death rate from gun violence by holding each and every individual accountable for their actions. ...

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4. Problems In Education

Also, perhaps the most widely accepted tool of the government to measure success (or arguably, punish failure) is the notion of accountability. Accountability works for the government because, theoretically, the buck stops with the president, one person who, through a series of channels, can ultimately be held responsible for the workings of the machine. However, who should we hold accountable for the poor test scores of children in America? ... It's aim is to enhance the quality of education for all children throughout the country by raising standards, holding schools, districts and t...

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5. Power Of The Presidency

The congress was created for lawmakers to be directly accountable, not only to their nation, but their communities in which they lived. ... Thus, the largest branch of government is accountable to one man who has virtually unchecked power. ... It is fully within their power to dramatically reduce the number people in the executive branch, and holding the rest accountable to someone other than the president. ... The responsibility to protect our nation must ultimately rest with one person who can be held accountable to the electorate. ... We like being able to hold a person accountable for t...

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6. About leadership

It was a privilege for him to work for the government. ... More than anyone, leaders should welcome being held accountable. ... This is true in any organization, but its particularly important in government. Managing Crime Reduction: Compstat When he ran for mayor in 1993, he promised to do something about the out-of-control crime rates that were holding the city hostage. ... They were as much about planning as accountability. ...

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7. Australian Law Making Institutions

The next most important tier is state government is state governments. ... Finally the highest level of government is federal government, which is made up of the House of Representatives and the Senate. ... Federal government is comprised of the Prime minister and their cabinet. ... People in power must be held responsible and accountable, so as to ensure that they do not drift from the path of good governance. ... This process of holding the powerful accountable pays homage to the theory of John Dalverg-Acton: "Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely"...

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8. Should The U.S President be more or less accountable?

Should The U.S President be more or less accountable? ... Through mainly focussing on accountability to congress, I will assess how in theory the President may have significant powers, but in practice, recent developments limit any leader. ... Before assessing the way in which the President is too accountable, it is important to establish what exactly are his powers. ... However, legislation such as the 1973 War Powers Act increased accountability of the president, reducing his ability to influence policy direction. ... (Hargrove, 1974, P275) In actual fact, what we see is congress having a si...

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9. Mass Education Reform Act

Support Excellence & Accountability in all Schools 4. ... Many of the initiatives involve the local community, the local government, and the federal government. ... It is a social service that is subsidized and regulated by the federal government. ... Teachers must always be held accountable for their own quality and professionalism If teachers are each held accountable than it is fair to say that each school and each district must also be help accountable for their employees and the products they produce. ... Holding school districts accountable for their performance is commendable. ...

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