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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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