Political leaders need to be 'answerable to' [='accountable to'] the people they represent.
The company is 'answerable for' [='accountable for'] any damage caused by its employees.
a powerful businesswoman who seems to think that she's 'answerable to' no one
(..) She will be wealthier and more powerful than ever before. You fight for your kingship. You will be proclaimed warlord of all Greece... ...answerable only to the one true master of the world. Leonidas, your victory will be complete... ...if you but lay down your arms... ...and kneel to holy Xerxes. (..)2006 300