Citizenship

What does it mean for me to be a citizen of my country?

Citizenship

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Characteristics of Citizenship

​Legal Status

Identity

Participation​

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VkHeNPD3gro​

Multiple Choice

Why was Mr. Alrivers previously denied Singapore citizenship?

• He rejected it after his national service

• His parents were not Singaporeans.

• He did not do his national service.

• He does not speak Singlish.

Open Ended

Which attributes of citizenship do you think Mr. Alrivers fulfilled prior to him getting his pink IC? Provide some examples.

Open Ended

"It will open doors for me to actually get a life here."

What can Mr. Alrivers do now that he is a Singaporean citizen?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are rights and privileges Singaporeans enjoy?

• National Service

• Able to buy housing

• Passport (travel to 151 countries hassle-free!)

• Freedom of religion

Living in Singapore but... not citizens?

Permanent Resident (PR)

Allowed to buy public housing

Second Generation PR males must serve NS

Fewer subsidies for healthcare and education​

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Living in Singapore but... not citizens?

Expatriates - non-native residents

​Not allowed to own property in Singapore

No subsidies for healthcare and ​education

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Why do you think some expats choose to live in Singapore?​