Why may setting a timeline be necessary in a policy decision?

Correct answer: To measure progress and fix accountability

Correct answer: A — a timeline helps measure progress and fix accountability. A policy is not complete merely because it has been announced. It must be implemented through planned steps. A clear date or period tells officials when each task should begin or finish. Progress can then be checked against that plan. If work is delayed, the responsible department can be identified and corrective action can be taken. Thus, a timeline improves monitoring, coordination, and public accountability. Option A is correct because it connects time with measurable work and responsibility. Option B is wrong because a timeline is meant to organise implementation, not stop a policy forever. Option C is wrong because electoral rolls are prepared for elections, not as the main purpose of a policy timeline. Option D is wrong because courts do not campaign for policies. Memory cue: timeline means “when,” monitoring means “how far,” and accountability means “who is responsible.”