Problems Facing Government Basic 4 Civic Education Lesson Note

What are Government Problems?

Challenges that make it hard for the government to do its work well and help citizens properly.

Major Problems

1. CORRUPTION 💰❌

What it means: Stealing public money Effects:

• No money for roads
• No money for schools
• Leaders get rich, people suffer

2. LACK OF FUNDS 💸

What it means: Not enough money Effects:

• Can’t build hospitals
• Can’t pay workers
• Can’t fix problems

3. BAD LEADERSHIP 😔

What it means: Selfish, lazy leaders Effects:

• Wrong decisions
• No development
• People lose hope

4. TRIBALISM/FAVORITISM 👥

What it means: Helping only your tribe/friends Effects:

• Unfair treatment
• Best people not chosen
• Division among people

5. POVERTY 🏚️

What it means: Many citizens are poor Effects:

• Can’t pay taxes
• Need more help
• Slow development

6. ILLITERACY 📚❌

What it means: Many can’t read/write Effects:

• Don’t understand rights
• Can’t contribute well
• Easy to deceive

7. INSECURITY 🚨

What it means: Crime and violence Effects:

• People live in fear
• Businesses close
• Investors run away

8. POOR INFRASTRUCTURE 🛣️

What it means: Bad roads, no light, no water Effects:

• Accidents increase
• Business suffers
• Life is hard

How These Problems Affect Us

• Schools lack books ❌
• Hospitals lack drugs ❌
• Roads have potholes ❌
• No clean water ❌
• No regular electricity ❌

Solutions Citizens Can Help With

✅ Don’t give or take bribes 

✅ Pay taxes honestly 

✅ Vote for good leaders 

✅ Get education 

✅ Report crimes 

✅ Be united

Remember!

When government has problems, everyone suffers. We must all work together to solve them!

EXERCISES

A. Fill in the blanks:

1. _______ means stealing public money.
2. When government lacks _______, it can’t build roads.
3. _______ means helping only your tribe.
4. Many people who can’t read suffer from _______.
5. _______ makes people live in fear.

B. True or False:

1. Corruption helps development. _______
2. Poor leadership causes problems. _______
3. Tribalism brings unity. _______
4. Citizens can help solve problems. _______
5. Poverty affects government. _______

C. Match problem to effect:

D. Circle government problems:

• Good roads
• Corruption
• Education
• Bad leadership
• Development
• Poverty
• Unity
• Tribalism

E. How can citizens help? (✓ or ✗)

• Give bribes
• Pay taxes
• Vote wisely
• Cause violence
• Get education
• Be tribal

F. Answer:

1. Name 3 problems facing government.
2. What is corruption?
3. How can you help as a student?

G. Complete:

Government problems affect:

• Our _______
• Our _______
• Our _______