Issue 1: Role of Government

Question 1

What is Maintaining Internal Order and External Security?

Answer 1

Protects citizens from harm

Question 2

Examples of Maintaining Internal Order

Answer 2

• Little India Riot (8 Dec 2013) caused when a private bus ran over an Indian national. Swift reaction from Singapore Police Force
• Internal Security Department collects intelligence and assesses whether to take action against security threats

Question 3

Examples of Maintaining External Security

Answer 3

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs forges strong diplomatic ties with other countries, ensuring peace. Disagree with Malaysia regarding ownership of Pedra Branca, brought in International Court of Justice as a third party to reach a diplomatic agreement
• Singapore’s army and military helps to deter aggression, securing a swift and decisive victory

Question 4

What is Ensuring Justice?

Answer 4

judiciary applying and interpreting laws passed by the legislature through providing relevant information and taking action to protect Singaporeans. Singaporeans have confidence that they will be judged fairly

Question 5

Example of Ensuring Justice

Answer 5

Family Justice Courts provide guidelines on the definition of Family Violence and who can apply for a Personal Protection order (PPO). If approved, action can be taken by court, restricted from entering house etc.

Question 6

What is the Provision of Goods and Services?

Answer 6

the government devoting resources to improve the well-being of citizens in their daily lives

Question 7

Example of Provision of Goods

Answer 7

4 National Taps that supply water:
- Local Catchment (covers 2/3 of land’s surface)
- Imported water from Johor Malaysia
- Desalinated Water obtained from seawater
- NEWwater (aims to meet 55% of the nation’s water needs)

Question 8

Example of Provision of Services

Answer 8

Public transportation (2014):
- 22 bus interchanges
- 272 taxi stands
- 4638 bus stops

construction of Thompson-East Coast Line to better facilitate travelling within Singapore

Question 9

What is Safeguarding the Interests of Citizens?

Answer 9

implementing legislation that ensures citizens have a sense of security

Question 10

Example of Safeguarding the Interests of Citizens

Answer 10

• WorkRight Initiative to educate employees and employers on their rights and responsibilities
• Central Provident Fund (CPF) that enables singaporeans to finance their housing and healthcare needs, as well as ensuring a lifelong income in retirement. CPF LIFE implemented in 2009 provided singaporeans with lifelong monthly payout in retirement based on the amount of CPF savings they accumulated