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The loss of an election is a basic, but clear message to a defeated holder of public office. The use of initiative, referendum, and recall allows for the direct involvement of citizens in policy decision-making. Too frequently important issues are not placed on the ballot. Too often public interest may be low because of a lack of knowledge of the issues. This process might hold the government accountable for its actions beyond the opportunity it provides to demonstrate widespread discontent. That is the most effective way to hold our elected officials' feet to the fire--to make them accountable and through them, government as a whole.
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Title ~ Who Is Accountable? To Whom? For What? How?
Author ~ ELMER B. STAATS
COMPTROLLER GENERAL OF THE UNITED STATES
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