Chapter 2 Flashcards
1
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What are the challenges in deciding what is good for society?
A
- Differing needs and interests
- Differing priorities
- Unequal sharing of costs
2
Q
What is a trade-off?
A
A trade-off involves an exchange in which one has to decide between 2 or more things that cannot be obtained simultaneously due to limited resources.
3
Q
How does the government manage conflicting demands?
A
- Understanding Trade-offs
- Decision-making in a representative democracy
- Ideas shaping governance
4
Q
What are Singapore’s Organs of State?
A
- Legislature
- Executive
- Judiciary
5
Q
What is meant by political legitimacy?
A
The acceptance of a higher authority to make decisions on behalf of the people
6
Q
What is a Bill?
A
A proposed law which is proposed by an MP. When a bill is passed by Parliament, it becomes law
7
Q
What do Singapore’s Organs of State do?
A
- Legislature makes laws
- Executive implements laws
- Judiciary interprets and applies laws
8
Q
What are the ideas shaping governance?
A
- Having good leadership
- Anticipating change and staying relevant
- Providing a stake for everybody
- Practising meritocracy
