Politics & Government
How Non-Majoritarian Institutions Balance Independence with Accountability
Quick fact
The European Central Bank's independence is protected by treaty, meaning no EU institution can give it instructions—yet it still publishes minutes of its meetings and its president testifies before the European Parliament, showing how independence coexists with accountability.
Why this is interesting
You trust your central bank with your savings and your electoral commission with your vote, but you never get to vote for them. How do we keep these powerful unelected bodies from going rogue?