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What are the roles of the govt in working for the good of society? |
1) Maintaining internal order and external security
EXAMPLE: - Internal order: Singapore Police Force - External security: Republic of Singapore Air Force
EXPLANATION: - Both of these seek to ensure that Singapore's day-to-day activities are not disrupted and helps ensure its citizens from foreign threats, allowing society to function normally.
2) Ensuring justice
EXAMPLE: The Family Justice Courts - It gives people affected an avenue with which to seek justice. - Hence, citizens are judged fairly and objectively, giving Singaporeans confidence in the legal process.
EXPLANATION: - This works for the good of society as provides a basis for disputes to be settled without having to resort to vigilante violence, ensuring peace and stability in society even when there are disputes
3) Providing goods and services for the public
EXAMPLE - The MRT stations and bus stops developed by the SG govt
EXPLANATION - The continous investment in the provision of public transport in Singapore has created a readily accessible Singapore
- Many Singaporeans can travel around SG conveniently in a timely manner
- By addressing needs of people, the govt ensures that citizens will enjoy more conveniences, increasing the quality of life and hence, working for the good of society
4) Safeguarding the interests of its citizens
EXAMPLE - WorkRight Initiative - Helps employees and employers understand their rights and responsibilities
EXPLANATION - By implementing a legislation that safeguards interests of citizens, the government ensures that citizens will not be mistreated by other elements of society, allowing a sense of security within citizens |
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What are the differences between individuals, formal groups and informal groups? |
1) Description:
- Individuals volunteer their time for social causes they care for
-Formal groups have clear objectives and are registered with the government
- Informal groups have specific short term goals and need not he registered with the government
2) Main purpose:
- Individuals work for a cause they feel is important
- formal groups complement the role of the government in specific areas
- informal groups find an area of need in society and step in to rectify it
3) Area of strength:
- Individuals' actions immediately benefits people directly while inspiring others to do so as well
- formal groups' actions are long term and sustainable due to their close cooperation with the government
- informal groups help rectify certain areas in society that are not adequately serviced by govt policies or formal groups |
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What are examples of individuals contributing to the needs of society? |
EXAMPLE - 'A Litter at a time' was a movement creates by a housewife after witnessing Simgaporeans not cleaning up after themselves EXPLANATION - By allowing citizens to contribute to the needs of society, a greater sense of ownership and commitment to causes is cultivated. - This results in the long term involvement of citizens, which brings various sustainable benefits to society |
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What is an example of formal groups contributing to the needs of society? |
EXAMPLE - MINDS helps to advance the development wellbeing and aspirations of people with intellectual disabilities and help them integrate into society EXPLANATION- By allowing citizens to contribute to the needs of society, a greater sense of ownership and commitment to causes is cultivated.- This results in the long term involvement of citizens, which brings various sustainable benefits to society |
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What is an example of informal groups contributing to the needs of society? |
EXAMPLE - Various groups were created in order to deal with the haze in SG that organised events such as the distribution of masks to the needy EXPLANATION- By allowing citizens to contribute to the needs of society, a greater sense of ownership and commitment to causes is cultivated.- This results in the long term involvement of citizens, which brings various sustainable benefits to society |
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What is the role of individuals in influencing government decisions? |
Individuals provide feedback so as to gauge general public sentiments and areas for improvements and change |
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What is an example of individuals influencing government decisions? |
EXAMPLE - REACH (Reaching Everyone for Active Citizenry@Home) regularly collects feedback from the citizenry to help gauge a policy's effectiveness EXPLANATION- By allowing citizens to contribute to the needs of society, a greater sense of ownership and commitment to causes is cultivated.- This results in the long term involvement of citizens, which brings various sustainable benefits to society |
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What is the role of organised groups influencing government decisions? |
Organised groups provide detailed and highly informative feedback which can help refine government policies and point to areas which need more attention |
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What is an example of organised groups influencing government decisions? |
EXAMPLE - TWC2 (Transient Workers Count Too) submitted a report to the government, putting forth their recommendations on how to improve the living conditions of migrant worker EXPLANATION - By being actively involved in the decision making process of the government, citizens can help suggest for any necessary changes and improvements to be made, allowing for a more effective policy |
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How is citizens' sense of belonging strengthened? |
By being actively involved on a societal level and in the decision making process, this cultivates a sense of attachment to Singapore, strengthing citizens' sense of belonging |
