Democratic beliefs
Every question of this topic with the correct answer marked and the reason beneath.
Question 3 of 4
Democratic beliefs
Why do representatives in the Australian parliament need to answer to the people?
A
Because they are elected by the peopleElection is the source of their power, so election is also the source of their accountability — they face the voters again.
B
Because the Constitution requires it
C
To gain approval for all decisions
D
To follow royal decrees
WhyElection is the source of their power, so election is also the source of their accountability — they face the voters again. Source: OCB Part 2 — Parliamentary democracy ("must answer to the people, through elections, for the decisions they make").