Political instability occurs when:
a) A government remains stable for a long time
b) There is frequent change in leadership and policies
c) Economic growth is consistent
d) Elections are held on time
Which of the following is a key cause of governance crises?
a) Strong rule of law
b) Corruption and lack of accountability
c) Transparent political systems
d) Effective government institutions
What is a common effect of political instability?
a) Increased foreign investment
b) Economic decline and social unrest
c) Strengthened democratic institutions
d) Stable governance
Which institution plays a major role in stabilizing governance during a crisis?
a) Armed forces
b) Judiciary
c) Media
d) Political parties
What is a governance crisis?
a) When the government successfully delivers services to the public
b) When political institutions fail to function effectively
c) When elections are conducted fairly
d) When law enforcement is efficient
Which of the following is a sign of political instability?
a) Frequent government overthrows
b) Peaceful political transitions
c) A strong and independent judiciary
d) High levels of voter participation
Which form of government is more vulnerable to political instability?
a) Totalitarian regime
b) Democratic system
c) Military dictatorship
d) Transitional government
What is one major cause of governance failure?
a) Effective decision-making processes
b) Corruption and nepotism
c) Strong constitutional frameworks
d) Independent media
Which of the following can help prevent governance crises?
a) Weak institutions
b) Political transparency and accountability
c) Political interference in the judiciary
d) Unchecked executive power
What impact does political instability have on economic growth?
a) Encourages economic investment
b) Discourages foreign and local investment
c) Promotes business stability
d) Strengthens financial institutions
Which factor contributes to political instability in developing nations?
a) Strong legal frameworks
b) Ethnic and sectarian conflicts
c) Effective governance structures
d) Independent election commissions
What is a common consequence of a governance crisis?
a) Public trust in government increases
b) Strengthening of democratic institutions
c) Weakening of public institutions and rule of law
d) Smooth political transitions
Which organization often intervenes in cases of severe governance crises?
a) FIFA
b) United Nations
c) World Wildlife Fund
d) NASA
Which of the following is an example of a political crisis?
a) A stable government with clear policies
b) Mass protests against government policies
c) A peaceful transition of power
d) Fair and transparent elections
How does weak rule of law contribute to political instability?
a) It promotes accountability and fairness
b) It allows corruption and abuse of power to thrive
c) It strengthens institutions
d) It ensures effective governance
Which of the following best describes a failed state?
a) A country with strong institutions and stability
b) A state where the government cannot maintain order or provide basic services
c) A country with a successful economy
d) A nation that holds regular democratic elections
What role does the media play in governance crises?
a) It helps expose corruption and mismanagement
b) It prevents political accountability
c) It censors information to support the ruling party
d) It promotes dictatorship
What is a key factor in restoring stability after a governance crisis?
a) Holding free and fair elections
b) Suppressing media freedom
c) Removing political opposition
d) Weakening the judiciary
Which of the following leads to political instability?
a) Strong civil society organizations
b) Corrupt election practices
c) Fair judicial processes
d) Transparent governance
Which political system is least likely to experience frequent instability?
a) An authoritarian regime
b) A well-established democracy
c) A transitional military government
d) A newly formed coalition government
What is one major cause of political protests?
a) Effective policy implementation
b) Government corruption and injustice
c) Increased public trust in leadership
d) Strong governance institutions
What happens when a government loses legitimacy?
a) Citizens support its policies
b) The government becomes more stable
c) People demand change and protests increase
d) The rule of law strengthens
Which of the following can lead to governance collapse?
a) Strengthening the rule of law
b) Widespread corruption and mismanagement
c) Transparent elections
d) Effective political leadership
What role do international organizations play in governance crises?
a) They fund corruption in weak states
b) They provide mediation and peacekeeping support
c) They remove elected leaders
d) They control a country’s political decisions
What is the main impact of civil unrest on governance?
a) It strengthens government institutions
b) It disrupts governance and policy implementation
c) It ensures political stability
d) It promotes economic growth
Which of the following can help restore political stability?
a) Increasing government transparency and accountability
b) Encouraging political corruption
c) Weakening law enforcement agencies
d) Manipulating election outcomes
What is a common response of authoritarian regimes to political instability?
a) Strengthening democratic institutions
b) Suppressing opposition and media freedom
c) Encouraging free speech and open elections
d) Reducing government corruption
What is the impact of leadership crises on governance?
a) It improves public trust
b) It leads to uncertainty and weakens institutions
c) It promotes economic growth
d) It stabilizes the political system
