Issue 1 Flashcards
Define Citizenship
[A] for shaping or strengthening citizenship
Def:
citizenship is the national identity that gives rights and responsibilities to the citizens living in that country.
{A}:
United / Bonded / Sense of belonging / Common identity / Sense of commitment / ownership / more loyal or patriotic
Three attributes that shapes citizenship
Legal status, Sense of Identity and Participation in public affairs
Def: legal status
Ex: legal status
A: How it shapes citizenship
D:
A form of identity which can be obtained by descent, marriage or naturalization. it is the rights given to citizens and the responsibilities expected of them. these rights are protected by the law.
Ex:
Access to public education. citizens enjoys certain rights in the area of education. In Singapore, it states that no citizens will be discriminated against on the ground of religion, race, descent, place of birth or financial status when it comes to the access and financial aid for education of pupils or students in any educational system. The government subsidies to cheap but quality education. All able body male must serve National Service as their responsibility.
A:
this leads to stronger sense of loyalty because there are better opportunities for citizens and they do not need to make compromises because of financial status, making it fair for everyone
Def: sense of identity
Ex: sense of identity
A: How it shapes citizenship
Def:
sense of identity is the shared belief that we belong to a country
Ex:
there are two aspects to sense of identity:
1) common practices and common way of life. common practices include singing the national anthem and reciting the national pledge every morning.
2) common way of life includes living in HDBs, speaking singlish , local food and culture and common spaces such as meeting at void decks and playgrounds “
A:
common practices will lead to a stronger sense of belonging, while common way of life includes colloquial which is used during conversations ( the use of singlish). as these are common practices of Singaporeans, it strengthens communication among citizens which leads to a stronger sense of citizenship
Def: Participation in public affairs
Ex:
A: How it shapes citizenship
Def:
participation in public affairs is to be involved in decision making for the society, contribution to the society, to make the society a better place to live in
Ex:
some examples of participation in public affairs are:
1) Participating in the Our Singapore Conversation by Singaporeans to give their views and suggestions on what matters to Singapore.
2) volunteering, participating in group activities and community gardening. activities that benefits either group members or the society”
A:
the outcomes that leads to stronger sense of citizenship is to create bonds among Singaporeans and to make them have a sense of belonging / Sense of ownership / increase the sense of commitment to the society
4 Principles of Governance (POG)
- Leadership is Key
- Practicing Meritocracy
- Anticipating change, staying relevant
- Providing a stake for everyone
4 POG
Outcomes of Good Governance
Economic progress, social stability, political stability
POG - Leadership is Key
EX
A: positive outcomes
D:
Good leaders are important for the government. They should be honest, capable, have moral courage and integrity.
Ex:
prime minister lee kuan yew put in place policies that improved our economy and housing for the people. his capability allowed singapore to prosper and singaporeans have better lives. Helped Singapore progress from a third world country to a first world country.
A:
good leadership ensure that the best decisions are made for singapore’s continued growth and development. it also ensures that different needs, interests and priorities of the society are addressed.
They can win the confidence of the people, leading to political stability.”
POG - Practising Meritocracy
EX
A: positive outcomes
D:
Reward people for their hard work / effort and not based on their race, religion or family background / SES.
Ex:
Reward students for their hard work through edusave scholarship and edusave merit bursary award
scholarship is top 10% in cohort and merit burs. is top 25% in cohort.
A:
fair opportunities for everyone to succeed. Help Singapore build a pool of talents. This will give Singapore a more competitive edge over other countires. This will help Singapore do well and prosper.
POG - Anticipating change, staying relevant
EX
A: positive outcomes
D:
This means that the government remains forward-looking and takes risks for new opportunities that may arise in the future which then benefits Singapore. / This refers to doing to do whats right and taking on risks for new opportunities, bulilding flexibility and adaptability in thinking
Ex:
building of integrated resorts IRs so that Singapore con compete with neighbouring countries for tourists.
A:
This will help Singapore stay ahead of other countries as we implement forward looking policies to help the country progress.
POG - Providing a stake for everyone
EX
A: positive outcomes
D:
Citizens are able to share their views and have a say in decision-making in society.
Ex:
Our Singapore Conversation (OSC) it is set up by the govt so that Singaporeans can post feedback online. Govt will then know about sgns feedbacks and concerns in society so govt can make changes like improving the policy to improve the lives of sgns
A:
This will help build a sense of belonging among Singaporeans and make them more commited to the country.
Government Responsibility:
External Security + Positive Outcomes
D:
strengthening defence to deter potential enemies/external threats from attacking Singapore.
Ex:
ministry of foreign affairs - implement foreign policies to advance national interest
A:
build a good diplomatic relationship with other countries allowing us to achieve political stability which further enables citizens to feel a sense of security which leads to better qualityof life leading to the good of society
Government Responsibility:
safeguarding interests of citizens + Positive Outcomes
D:
implementing legalization that protects the rights of citizens.
Ex:
1) WorkRight Initiative - help both employees and employers understand their rights and responsibilities respectively. This will create awareness towards employment rights.
2) CPF - compulsory savings from the salary of working Singaporeans. They can use it to pay for their medical bills, buy houses etc. They can start withdrawing after they retired.
A:
1) that employers do not abuse their employees, and providing a sense of security to the workers, even at an old age.
2) sense of security during old age which leads to better quality of life which leads to the good of society
Government Responsibility:
Internal order + Positive Outcomes
D:
protecting citizen property and whatever society deems to be important
Ex:
Singapore police force - protect people in SG from crime/criminal harm
A:
sense of security which leads to better quality of life which leads to the good of society
Government Responsibility:
Ensuring Justice + Positive Outcomes
D:
Judiciary Interpret and apply the laws passed by the legislature, so that Singaporeans trust that the government is treating them fairly.
Ex:
Personal Protection Order (PPO) is granted by the Family Justice Court, which can protect people from family violence
A:
This allows people to feel safe in their own homes, giving them a sense of security, thus increasing their quality of life and leading to the good of society.
