Apart from common law, practically nobody. Ultimately they are accountable to a wide range of voters, who, if they cared enough and were prepared to lobby and agitate, would bring the worst of a bad lot (all politicians lie to some degree) to some form of justice.
way to "throw the bum out"
No
He needs to be out of jail so that he may support his child and to be held accountable
Held responsible
if a child signs for the remaining balance on the fathers funerla bill are they held accountable.
A government is held accountable by regular elections.
blamed/charged with
Being held accountable for something or some action means that you are responsible for that thing or action. If you are held accountable for, for example, unlocking the doors at the beginning of the day, it is your job to see that they are unlocked. If they are not unlocked at the designated time, it will be considered your fault and you may get a negative response from your employer.
Yes, it is a derivative adjective meaning "held to account" or responsible.
Forever.
they wont, if jesus has his way with them
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