Issue 1: Exploring Citizenship & Governance Flashcards
There are 4 ways to become a citizen. List the 4 ways.
By descent
By country of birth
By marriage
By naturalisation
Define what democracy is.
Rule by the people. A system where people choose their representatives in the government.
Define what a constitution is.
A constitution is a collection of rules that determine the creation and operation of the government, its organs and institutions.
What is the purpose of having a constitution in a country? State 3 purposes of having a constitution.
To ensure that the rights of citizens are protected
To ensure that the well-being of citizens are protected
To ensure that rights of citizens are respected by everyone in the country
To ensure the rights of citizens to access rights to education
Elaborate on one example to show the responsibility of being a Singapore citizen that must be fulfilled by Singaporeans.
National Service: Responsibility for Singaporeans to serve the country and protect the nation
Responsibility for Singaporeans to obey the laws in the country and not to discriminate against people of different ethnic groups.
Citizenship can be shaped by legal status. What are the 3 ways that citizenship is shaped by legal status?
Citizenship in a democracy
Rights of citizens
Responsibilities of citizens
List 3 common experiences that Singaporeans participate in to show their citizenship shaped by their identity and participation.
Celebrating National Day
Singing the National Anthem
Recite the National Pledge
As citizens experience common practices and experiences, what are the positive outcomes that will be achieved for the country and its citizens? State 4 positive outcomes.
Increase in sense of belonging towards the country
Increase in desire to be involved in the affairs of the country
Increase in desire to make Singapore a better place to live in
Building a harmonious Singapore
Creates bonds with fellow Singaporeans - Feel closer to one another
Willingness to care for others in Singapore and improve society
What are the three attributes that shape citizenship?
Legal status
Sense of identity
Participation in public affairs
Citizens can participate in public affairs as part of shaping their sense of identity. What are public affairs?
Public affairs refer to issues that are of general interest or concern to most people in society.
Why is it difficult for the government in Singapore to determine what is good for society? State 3 reasons.
Limited resources Limited land space Diverse population Large population with differing needs & interests Differing priorities of citizens
What does unequal sharing of costs mean?
When a decision is made, some individuals or groups will bear greater costs than others.
State 2 examples on how unequal sharing of costs has affected Singapore and its citizens.
Building of expressways along residential areas could negatively affect residents but benefit the general society for smooth traffic flow
NIMBY: Not In My Backyard Syndrome - Limited land and facilities of SG leads to some facilities deemed inconvenient built near residential areas
State an example of the Singapore government making a decision that involved a trade-off.
Building of the Thomson-East Coast Line: Land used for developing the Thomson-East Coast Line could not be used for recreation or industry in the future
Bukit Brown Cemetery: Sacrificing heritage of a part of the Bukit Brown Cemetery to build improve traffic flow along the congested roads along the cemetery
Transition to green energy: To improve the environmental sustainability of SG leads to higher electricity costs
What are the 3 organs of state of Singapore? What roles do these organs of state play?
Legislature (makes laws), Executive (implements laws) and Judiciary (interprets and applies laws)
State 3 ministries and their roles in helping the country.
