Parliament demanding answers from the government strengthens which feature of democratic governance?

Correct answer: Accountability

Direct answer: A is correct. Accountability means that those who exercise public power must explain their decisions, actions and use of public resources, and may face criticism or consequences when they fail to meet their responsibilities. Parliamentary questions, debates, motions and committee work give elected representatives opportunities to demand information from ministers. The government must respond before a public institution, so its decisions are less likely to remain unchecked. Option B is wrong because hereditary rule transfers power through family succession, not through questioning by Parliament. Option C is wrong because parliamentary questions make government action more open, not secret. Option D is wrong because democratic government acts through public institutions for public purposes, not as private rule. A useful chain is: Parliament asks questions, ministers provide explanations, citizens learn about government action, and public power becomes answerable.