NABTEB Government 2024 Theory — Question 3

Model answer

i. Weak state institutions: inadequate and fragile state institutions often fail to effectively enforce laws and provide public services, leading to governance challenges and instability. ii. Economic pressures/socio-economic challenges: economic hardships, such as unemployment and poverty, create dissatisfaction among the populace, making democratic systems vulnerable to attacks. iii. Regional power dynamics: power struggles and competition among regional actors can destabilize governments as different factions vie for control. iv. Civil unrest: protests and civil unrest, often stemming from grievances related to inequality, corruption, or governance failures, can undermine the stability of democratic systems. v. Lack of political culture: a weak democratic political culture, where democratic values and practices are not deeply entrenched, can lead to instability and attacks on democratic systems. (Also acceptable: role of foreign powers/external interference, prolongation of tenure, corruption and lack of accountability, ethnic/religious tensions, electoral manipulation, poor management of the economy.)