How do elections help make government accountable?

Correct answer: People can re-elect or remove the government after judging its work

Correct answer: B, people can re-elect or remove the government after judging its work. Accountability means that those who exercise public power must remain answerable to the people. Elections create this responsibility through competition and the possibility of a change in government. Citizens can consider issues such as performance, promises, public services and decisions, and then support the same government or choose an alternative. Option B is correct because the threat of losing the next election encourages rulers to pay attention to citizens. Option A is wrong: a democratic government is formed through the people’s mandate and must respond to them. Option C is wrong: leaders seek public support and face voters during elections. Option D is wrong: declaring and counting results is necessary to identify the people’s choice. A useful distinction is that accountability does not mean every citizen directly manages every office; it means the government can be questioned and replaced through lawful democratic procedures.