Chapter 3: work for good of society

Question 1

Role of government in society

Answer 1

They perform several duties that are necessary for society to function effectively

Question 2

Define to work for the good of society

Answer 2

1. Maintaining internal order
2. External Security
3. Ensuring Justice
4. Providing goods and services
5. Make decisions which shape policies and programmes that address the needs and interests of society

Question 3

Maintaining internal order

Answer 3

Agencies such as police, prisons and civil defence help to maintain internal order

Question 4

Maintaining external security

Answer 4

1. Agencies such as army, navy, and air force
2. Through the collaboration of agencies how defence strengthen, and potential enemies deterred

Question 5

Define ensuring justice

Answer 5

Because of Judiciary, Singaporeans will have confidence that the courts will judge people fairly

Question 6

Define providing goods and services for the public

Answer 6

1. By giving most resources to improve the well-being of their citizens

Question 7

Define the safeguard of the interest of citizens

Answer 7

1. Implement laws that will have a sense of security

Question 8

Define the role of citizen in society

Answer 8

1. Participate by communicating their views on national issues

Question 9

Define the outcomes of Citizen Participation

Answer 9

1. Provide feedback through platforms and influence government’s policy
2. Addressing the needs of their fellow citizen

Question 10

Define contributing to the needs of society

Answer 10

1. Citizen has an important role to improve and sustain the general well-being of a society
2. Can be as individuals, formal groups, or informal groups

Question 11

Influencing government decisions

Answer 11

1. Feedback and suggestions from Singaporeans

Question 12

Define Strengthening citizens’ sense of belonging

Answer 12

1. Media equals to powerful platform to engage