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Responsible Government

Responsible government is a system where the executive branch (the government) is accountable to the elected legislature (parliament or assembly). This means that the government must have the support and confidence of the elected representatives to govern. If it loses that support, it may need to resign or call new elections. This system ensures that those making decisions are answerable to the voters through their elected officials, maintaining a balance of power and fostering transparency and accountability in governance.