IVPS TEMA 3: MECANISMO DE RENDICION DE CUENTAS

What is the main analogy used to describe the state in the text?

• A school
• A corporation
• A family
• A marketplace

What rights do citizens have as 'shareholders' of the government?

• To avoid taxes
• To demand transparency
• To elect judges
• To create laws

What does accountability primarily involve?

• Increasing tax rates
• Reviewing management and financial oversight
• Public protests
• Holding elections

What is one tool used by the state to promote accountability?

• Televised debates
• Voluntary disclosures through reports and websites
• Citizen patrols
• Private meetings

How often should accountability be practiced according to the text?

• Once a year
• Only during elections
• Continuously
• Never

What is a significant challenge to effective accountability mentioned in the text?

• Increased taxes
• Lack of transparency
• Overeducated citizens
• Too many elections

Why is accountability important for democracy?

• It allows for more taxes
• It ensures public officials are responsible for resource management
• It abolishes elections
• It stops public protests

What is one example of citizen-initiated accountability?

• Voting in elections
• Requesting documents related to public spending
• Paying taxes
• Attending public festivals

What can happen if public officials are not held accountable?

• Improved transparency
• Complicity in corruption
• Higher voter turnout
• Increased public spending

What is a common perception of accountability that reduces its importance?

• It is too complex
• It is a mere formality
• It is highly engaging
• It is the only democratic practice