Inquiry

What is accountability in government?


Consider these questions as you complete this inquiry:

  • To whom are our elected representatives accountable?

  • For what are they accountable?

  • How can we hold them accountable?

  • How did the Great Bear Rainforest Agreement reflect accountability?

Resources for Inquiry


  1. Textbook
      • Read page 188-191.

  2. Library Books
      • Look for information about checks and balances, interest groups, and power to the people.
  3. Websites

Notebook


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Skill Builder

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When you feel confident about the information you explored in this inquiry, complete the Lesson 1 Self-Check on the following page.