Title: On the Theoretical Basis and Practical Functions of Accountability
Abstract:Accountability is both an effective method and an opportunity to establish modern democratic politics.From an academic theory to an important institution in the current administrative system,accountab...Accountability is both an effective method and an opportunity to establish modern democratic politics.From an academic theory to an important institution in the current administrative system,accountability experienced a long development process and is playing a significant role in the on-going governmental system reformation of China.This article briefly reviews the contents,implications and theoretical basis of accountability,then makes a further discussion upon the improvement of constitutional system,the regulation of institutional arrangement,and the establishment of accountability culture in the society,based on which the author further analyzes both the apparent and hidden functions of accountability applications,then concludes that the basic significance of accountability is that by promoting political system reformation and establishing a culture of responsibility,restrictions should be put onto public authority in order to protect basic human rights more effectively.Read More
Publication Year: 2011
Publication Date: 2011-01-01
Language: en
Type: article
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