Political accountability refers to the responsibility, transparency, and oversight that elected officials and government agencies have to the public. It includes mechanisms such as elections, public hearings, petitions, audits, and investigations that hold politicians and government officials accountable for their actions and decisions. Political accountability ensures that elected officials are answerable to their constituents and that they act in the best interest of the public. It is a crucial aspect of democratic governance and helps to prevent corruption, abuse of power, and ensure that government officials are held to a high standard of ethics and integrity.