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The promise of effective financial scrutiny is that it enhances accountability, participation and transparency and that it deepens democracy. On the other hand, there is evidence that powerful legislatures can undermine fiscal discipline, which highlights a possible dilemma for legislative strengthening work. However, institutional safeguards can mitigate the risk of legislative financial indiscipline, in particular disallowing amendments that lead to higher spending or deficits

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