Types of control - SS2 Government Lesson Note

There are three types of control that can be exercised over public corporations in democratic countries:

·         Ministerial Control: This type of control is exercised by the government minister responsible for overseeing the operations of the public corporation. The minister has the power to make decisions about the corporation's operations, policies, and budget. The minister is accountable to parliament and ultimately to the public.

·         Parliamentary Control: This type of control is exercised by the parliament, which can hold the government and public corporations accountable for their actions. Parliament can do this through various means such as questioning ministers, conducting inquiries, and passing legislation. Parliament can also approve or reject the budget of the public corporation.

·         Judicial Control: This type of control is exercised by the judiciary, which can review the actions of public corporations and the decisions of the government. Judicial control ensures that public corporations and the government operate within the law and that they do not violate the rights of citizens.