Русско-англо-русский юридический словарь

A parliamentary republic or parliamentary constitutional republic is a type of republic that operates under a parliamentary system of government where the executive branch (the government) derives its legitimacy from and is accountable to the legislature (the parliament). (Wikipedia)

The Accounts Chamber of the Russian Federation is a permanent supreme body of external public audit (control) accountable to the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation. The Accounts Chamber is carrying out its activities based on the principles of legality, efficiency, objectivity, independence and openness. (ach.gov.ru/en/about/)

International efforts to hold legally accountable those who have participated in the atrocity crimes of genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes have helped stem seemingly endless violence and redirected affected countries toward stability. (Huffington Post)

When government contractors fail to fulfill a contract or engage in some form of misconduct, there are various ways to hold them legally accountable, a new report from the Congressional Research Service explains. (FAS)