Decision-Making in a Representative Democracy

Which of the following is NOT part of the 3 organs of state?

• Judiciary

• Executive

• Parliament

• Legislative

How often do Singapore hold its General Elections?

• 4 years

• 5 years

• 6 years

• 7 years

When a proposed law is being debated in parliament, it is called a______________.

• Proposal

• Receipt

• Recommendation

• Bill

Which of the following group is NOT part of the Parliament?

• Elected Members of Parliament (MPs)

• Appointed MPs

• Non-constituency MPs

• Nominated MPs

For all bills to become law, whose agreement is required?

• Prime Minister

• Citizens

• Lee Kuan Yew

• President

What is the function of the Select Committee?

• Examine the bill and propose amendments, if necessary

• Ensure the ministries implement the law passed

• Draft up the bill to be debated

• Explain the bill to the public and make changes to make it into a law

Why do we have the Presidential Council for Minority Rights (PCMR)?

• To come up with all Bills related to race and religion

• To discuss all racial- and religious-related Bills with major racial and religious leaders in Singapore

• To determine if the Bill disadvantages or discriminates any racial or religious minority

• To advise the parliament when the MPs debate bills concerning race and religion

Which of the following are functions of the Committee of Supply? (Can choose more than 1)

• Discuss each ministry's request for funds for the upcoming financial year

• Approve each ministry's budget for the upcoming financial year

• Raise questions and concerns to the ministry regarding their proposed expenditure and programmes

• Review the budget for the previous financial year

Which of the following are existing ministries in Singapore?

• Ministry of Health

• Ministry of Trade and Industry

• Ministry of Culture and Communication

• Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources

What is the Executive responsible for?

• Day-to-day administration of the affairs of the state

• Formulate government policies

• Implement government policies

• Pass laws