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Legislative Oversight Mechanisms and Executive Accountability

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In the UK, the Prime Minister must answer to Parliament every week during Prime Minister's Questions, and this session is often so fierce that it's compared to a sporting event, with rules of order but open confrontation.

Why this is interesting

Ever wonder how a parliament actually keeps a prime minister or president in check, beyond just elections? It's a daily, structured battle for information and accountability, not just a periodic vote.