Chapt 3, Role of government

Question 1

Maintaining internal order

Answer 1

Internal order:
1. Central Narcotics Bureau
Fight against drugs and make Singapore drugs-free. CNB conducts vigorous enforcement against drug offenders, actively cooperates with local and foreign agencies in drug-related matters, and promotes a drug-free lifestyle through preventive education and active engagement of the community.
2. Singapore Police Force
Protecting the people who live in Singapore from crime and all manners of cranial criminal harm.
3. Internal Security Department
Keep Singapore safe. Collects accurate intelligence, makes impartial assessments, and takes timely action to counter security threats to Singapore’s internal stability and sovereignty.
All these ensure that Singaporeans are well-protected and feel safe in their country.

Question 2

explanation (internal order)

Answer 2

To maintain law and order. Agencies such as the police, prisons and civil defence forces protect citizens, property etc. When there is peace and security, social services such as schools can function peacefully. There will also be stability.

Question 3

External security

Answer 3

1. Ministry of defense
   The Singapore Armed Forces consist of the Singapore Army, Republic of Singapore Navy, and Republic of Singapore Air Force. A lot of resources are spent to ensure that the defense force in Singapore is well-trained and well-equipped with using the latest technology to keep ahead with the times. Their functions are to deter aggression and should deterrence fail to secure a swift and decisive victory on land, sea, and air respectively.
2. Ministry of Foreign Affairs
   Contributes to the formulation and implementation of Singapore’s foreign policy to advance our national interest. Through diplomacy, MFA helps to build strong partnerships and relationships with other countries. It also helps to position Singapore as a constructive member of the international community. All of these would put Singapore in good stead with other countries thereby reducing the possibility of an attack from other countries.

Question 4

explanation(external order)

Answer 4

To ensure the external security of Singapore, the government agencies collaborate to strengthen Singapore’s defence and deter potential enemies from attacking Singapore.

Question 5

Ensuring Justice

Answer 5

Personal Protection Order
The family Justice Court provides guidelines on what is defined as family violence, who can apply for PPO, how to apply and the actions that can be taken by the courts. A PPO will be granted if the court is satisfied that the family violence is committed or likely to be committed against the applicant. If the applicant receives the PPO, the court can then prevent or restrict a person from entering the applicant’s house or part of the house.

Question 6

explanation(ensuring justice)

Answer 6

The Judiciary’s responsibility is to interpret and apply laws passed by the Legislature. With the presence of the Judiciary, Singaporeans will have the confidence that the courts will judge people fairly regardless of their backgrounds.

Question 7

Providing goods and services for the public

Answer 7

1.Transportation
Building new and upgrading existing public transportation such as buses, trains and expressways. Commuters' experience is also enhanced by mobile phone apps so as to give real -time bus arrival information and travel information. This ensures that Singaporeans from ALL walks of life have a dependable transport system that allows them to get from one place to another efficiently. This is important because ONLY the government can provide this kind of service that requires planning and using of resources across a country.
2.Water
Singapore has 4 national taps:
-Water from local catchment areas
-Imported Water from Malaysia
-NEWater
-Desalinated water
Singapore used to be a lot more dependent on Malaysia for water. By coming up with ways to be more self-sufficient, the government has invested in different ways to ensure that Singaporeans will have sufficient water. ONLY government can do this

Question 8

explanation(providing goods and services for the public)

Answer 8

The government devotes significant resources to improve the well-being of citizens. Public goods and services are provided or subsidised by governments so that ALL citizens have access to these vital resources