Social Studies

Question 1

What are the factors to be a citizen of a country?

Answer 1

-Legal rights
-Responsibilities
-Common identity

Question 2

What are the challenges in deciding what is good for society?

Answer 2

-Differing needs and interest
-Unequal sharing of cost
-Different priorities

Question 3

How does government manage conflicting demands?

Answer 3

-Trade-offs
-Decision making in representative democracy

Question 4

What are the ideas shaping governance?

Answer 4

-Good leadership
-Meritocracy
-Anticipating change and staying relevant
-Providing stake for everyone

Question 5

How does the individuals work for the goods of society?

Answer 5

-Contributing to the needs of society
-Influence government decisions

Question 6

How does organised groups work for the goods of society?

Answer 6

-Influence government decisions
-Contributing to the needs of society

Question 7

How can the government work towards the goods of society?

Answer 7

-Maintaining internal and external security
-Ensuring Justice
-Providing goods and services for the public
-Safeguarding the interests of citizens

Question 8

What are the factors shaping our identities?

Answer 8

-Nationality
-Race and Ethnicity
-Religion
-SES

Question 9

Why is there greater diversity in Singapore?

Answer 9

-Immigration Policies
-Economic opportunities
-Socio-cultural

Question 10

What are the benefits of living in the diverse society?

Answer 10

-Common space
-Exchange and appreciation in a diverse society

Question 11

What are the drawbacks in the diverse society?

Answer 11

-Prejudices and Misconceptions
-Competition for resources

Question 12

How is integration carried out in Singapore?

Answer 12

-Naturalisation initiatives
-Common Experiences
-Community Support

Question 13

How is assimilation of new citizens carried out in France?

Answer 13

-Education
-Employment
-Naturalisation process

Question 14

What are the factors promoting globalisation?

Answer 14

-Developments in Transportation
-Advances in Communication Technology
-Growth of MNCs

Question 15

What are the economic impacts of globalisation on countries?

Answer 15

-Economic Growth
-Economic Downturn

Question 16

What are the economic impacts of globalisation on companies?

Answer 16

-Higher profits
-Lower profits

Question 17

What are the economic impacts of globalisation on individuals?

Answer 17

-Higher Income
-Lower Income

Question 18

What are the cultural impacts of Globaliation?

Answer 18

-Homogenisation
-Hybridisation
-Resistance to foreign culture

Question 19

What are some cybersecurity threats faced by the world today?

Answer 19

-Political tensions arise from cybercrimes
-Commercial crimes caused by criminals
-Loss of personal data and impersonation

Question 20

How does Singapore manage cybersecurity threats?

Answer 20

-Computer Misuse and Cybersecurity Act
-National Cyber Security Masterplan 2018
-Cybersecurity Security Agency
-Collaboration with other countries

Question 21

What are the impacts of technological advances of globalisation on transanational terrorism?

Answer 21

-Ease of coordinating terrorist organisation
-Self-radicalisation
-Spreading fear and anxiety

Question 22

How can countries manage threats of transnational terrorism?

Answer 22

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

Question 23

In your opinion, why are there more terrorist attacks in the world today? Explain your answer using two reasons.

Answer 23

-Rise in Self Radicialisation
-Political instability