Social Studies Flashcards
What are the factors to be a citizen of a country?
-Legal rights
-Responsibilities
-Common identity
What are the challenges in deciding what is good for society?
-Differing needs and interest
-Unequal sharing of cost
-Different priorities
How does government manage conflicting demands?
-Trade-offs
-Decision making in representative democracy
What are the ideas shaping governance?
-Good leadership
-Meritocracy
-Anticipating change and staying relevant
-Providing stake for everyone
How does the individuals work for the goods of society?
-Contributing to the needs of society
-Influence government decisions
How does organised groups work for the goods of society?
-Influence government decisions
-Contributing to the needs of society
How can the government work towards the goods of society?
-Maintaining internal and external security
-Ensuring Justice
-Providing goods and services for the public
-Safeguarding the interests of citizens
What are the factors shaping our identities?
-Nationality
-Race and Ethnicity
-Religion
-SES
Why is there greater diversity in Singapore?
-Immigration Policies
-Economic opportunities
-Socio-cultural
What are the benefits of living in the diverse society?
-Common space
-Exchange and appreciation in a diverse society
What are the drawbacks in the diverse society?
-Prejudices and Misconceptions
-Competition for resources
How is integration carried out in Singapore?
-Naturalisation initiatives
-Common Experiences
-Community Support
How is assimilation of new citizens carried out in France?
-Education
-Employment
-Naturalisation process
What are the factors promoting globalisation?
-Developments in Transportation
-Advances in Communication Technology
-Growth of MNCs
What are the economic impacts of globalisation on countries?
-Economic Growth
-Economic Downturn
What are the economic impacts of globalisation on companies?
-Higher profits
-Lower profits
What are the economic impacts of globalisation on individuals?
-Higher Income
-Lower Income
What are the cultural impacts of Globaliation?
-Homogenisation
-Hybridisation
-Resistance to foreign culture
What are some cybersecurity threats faced by the world today?
-Political tensions arise from cybercrimes
-Commercial crimes caused by criminals
-Loss of personal data and impersonation
How does Singapore manage cybersecurity threats?
-Computer Misuse and Cybersecurity Act
-National Cyber Security Masterplan 2018
-Cybersecurity Security Agency
-Collaboration with other countries
What are the impacts of technological advances of globalisation on transanational terrorism?
-Ease of coordinating terrorist organisation
-Self-radicalisation
-Spreading fear and anxiety
How can countries manage threats of transnational terrorism?
Preventative measures:
-Stricter border controls
-Collaboration with other countries
-Public awareness and vigilance
Protective measures:
-A vigilant armed force
-Stricter national security laws
Responsive measures:
-Civil Emergency Preparedness
-Improving Capabilities and learning from others
In your opinion, why are there more terrorist attacks in the world today? Explain your answer using two reasons.
-Rise in Self Radicialisation
-Political instability