Question

Government Instability and Its Effects
Government instability happens when a country has frequent leadership changes, conflict,
or corruption. In unstable governments, leaders may be removed from power suddenly, or
different groups may fight to control the country. This can create confusion and make it
difficult for the government to function properly. When leaders are constantly changing,
long-term plans for schools, healthcare, and food programs are often interrupted or
canceled.
Questions:
1. In one to two sentences answer the question. What is government instability?
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2. In two to three sentences answer the question. Why do frequent leadership
changes make it hard to plan for schools and healthcare?

Answer 1

1. Government instability is when a country’s leaders or governing institutions change often or face conflict and corruption, making rule and decision‑making unpredictable.

2. Frequent leadership changes make planning hard because new leaders may change priorities, cancel programs, or delay funding, so projects don’t get steady support. That uncertainty causes staff turnover and interruptions in services, which disrupts long-term plans for schools and healthcare.