Yes, but the rulers at the head can be held accountable, which I think makes a huge difference.
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Not really. One person can’t be accountable for a small city. Like he can’t financially compensate everyone for damages he’s caused.
I'm talking town, and I guess it seems to me that humans have always - and will likely continue to - organize themselves into groups. One of my goals is stay more connected to what is happening near me so that I can't complain about changes that I didn't even try to fight.
If you vote then you can’t complain. But if you don’t vote then you’re not a consenting party.