Chapter 1 - What Does It Mean To Be A Citizen

Question 1

What are the 3 attributes to shaping citizenship?

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Answer 1

1. LEGAL STATUS
   - Includes the rights and responsibilities of citizenship.
   - Rights: To freedom of speech and religion, which means we are allowed to say what we want and practise the religion we choose. To work, as well as subsidised education and healthcare.
   - Responsibilities: Practise responsible free speech and maintain racial harmony. Mandatory for males of age (18 yrs) to attend National Service (NS).
2. SENSE OF NATIONAL IDENTITY
   - Shared belief that we belong to the same country, created through common practises and ways of life.
   - Example: Shared belief in meriotcracy. Common practises such as singing the national anthem and reciting the nationla pledge, and speak a common language like English in work and education. We speak Singlish in everyday life.
3. PARTICIPATION IN PUBLIC AFFAIRS
   - Public affairs are issues of general interest or concern to most people in society
   - Example: Singaporeans can participate in Our Singapore Conversation (OSC). It is a national level conversation where Singaporeas share aispirations and concerns about the country our government.