1How does representative democracy work in Singapore?
Government representatives are elected by the citizens who have the legitimacy to make decisions on behalf of citizens. Governmental representatives belong to the organs of legislature, executive & judiciary
2How is legislature a function of the government?
They make and pass laws with a president, speaker of parliament & MPs present in a cabinet making up a parliament.
3How is executive a function of the government?
They are responsible for enforcing and implementing laws consisting of the president and cabinet
4What is an example of how the executive branch functions?
During Covid-19, once mask-wearing became the law, the Executive issued directives to government agencies like LTA, NEA, NParks, and SPF to enforce regulations. These agencies deployed safe distancing embassadors and issued fines to offenders
5How is judiciary a function of the government?
It plays a critical role in interpreting and applying laws passed by the legislature, functioning independently to ensure fair justice is served, fostering confidence in the legal system
6What is an example of how the judiciary branch functions?
The judiciary demonstrated its impartiality during the Mobile Air cheating incident in 2015. Employees of teh Sim Lim Square electronics shop were found guilty of cheating customers and were sentenced to jail, reinforcing public trust by ensuring the offenders were held accountable
7How does the government maintain law and order?
Ministry of Home Affair agencies like the SPF, SCDF & Internal Security Dept. protect citizens property and whatever else society believes should be protected
8What’s an example of the government maintaining law and order?
In 2013, a former civil servant from the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau was convicted for misusing money entrusted to his care, getting jailed for 10 years
9How does the government ensure the economic and social well-being of citizens?
The govt allocates resources to provide essential goods and services, ensuring accessibility for all citzens.
10What’s an example of how the government ensures the economic and social well-being of citizens?
Polyclinics are subsidized primary healthcare centers ofering affordable outpatient services and diagnostic tests
11How does the government promote and protect the country’s national interests?
The government promotes interests and safety of its citizens through diplomacy and derterrance.
12What’s an example of how the government promotes and protects the country’s national interests via diplomacy?
Singapore’s 1962 water agreement with Malaysia ensures water security until 2062. This is bilateral
13What’s an example of how the government promotes and protect the country’s national interests via deterrance?
SAF’s AI-driven command and control systems improve defense precision, enabling swift and accurate responses to threats.