Accountability Mechanisms in Local Government
Civics ⇒ Local Government and Administration
Accountability Mechanisms in Local Government starts at 8 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe one way in which citizens can participate in holding local government accountable.
Describe the process of a social audit in a village.
Explain how public participation helps in making local government more accountable.
Explain how regular elections contribute to accountability in local government.
Explain how the Panchayat can be held accountable for the implementation of government schemes.
Explain the importance of regular audits in local government.
Explain the role of the Gram Sabha in ensuring accountability of the Panchayat.
What is a social audit in the context of local government?
Which law empowers citizens to access information from local government offices? (1) Consumer Protection Act (2) Right to Information Act (3) Panchayati Raj Act (4) Public Distribution Act
Which of the following bodies can remove a corrupt Sarpanch from office? (1) Gram Sabha (2) State Government (3) District Collector (4) All of the above
Which of the following is a consequence of lack of accountability in local government? (1) Corruption (2) Efficient services (3) Public trust (4) Transparency
Which of the following is a direct way for citizens to hold local government accountable? (1) Voting in elections (2) Filing RTI applications (3) Attending Gram Sabha meetings (4) All of the above
Fill in the blank: The _______ can be used by citizens to question the decisions of local government officials.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is a meeting of all adults in a village to discuss and approve local government decisions.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is a meeting where citizens can question local officials about the progress of government schemes.
Fill in the blank: The _______ is an independent authority that investigates corruption in local government.
True or False: Only elected members can attend Gram Sabha meetings.
True or False: Public hearings are a way for citizens to express their concerns about local government projects.
True or False: The Panchayat must display its financial records publicly for citizens to see.
True or False: The Right to Information Act, 2005, helps citizens hold local government officials accountable.
