Singapore - Principles of Governance

Which of the following is NOT a principle of governance practised by Singapore?

• Having good leadership

• Practising meritocracy

• Taking a part of everyone

• Anticipating change, staying relevant

What of the following is NOT part of having good leadership?

• Listening to and following public demand

• Having moral courage to make the right decision for the country

• Employing honest and capable people

• Ensuring leaders have moral integrity

Which of the following is an example of Singapore government demonstrating the principles of good leadership?

• Building Integrated Resorts (IRs) to take advantage of growing tourism

• Building public housing for Singaporeans

• Implement Electronic Road Pricing to manage traffic congestion during peak hours

• Handing out scholarships and bursaries to performing students

What does anticipating change, stay relevant mean?

• Being kiasu

• Being forward-looking

• Being kiasee

• Being competitive

Which of the following are examples of Singapore anticipating change and staying relevant?

• Building casinos to bring in tourists

• Developing Newater as one of Singapore's source of water

• Allowing Singaporeans to give feedback on the building of the integrated resorts (IRs)

• Promoting the use of smart technology and cashless payment such as Paynow

Why is anticipating change, staying relevant important for Singapore?

• Allow us to be independent

• Prepared and have solutions to tackle future challenges

• Influence Singaporeans to work hard

• Singaporeans will have a sense of belonging

What does practising meritocracy mean?

• Having tests and exams

• Everyone has equal outcomes

• Making the right choices for Singaporeans

• Rewarding based on effort and abilities

Which of the following is an example of Singapore practising meritocracy?

• Hiring Singaporeans first before foreigners

• Awarding Edusave scholarships and bursaries to performing students

• Giving out prizes on first come, first serve basis

• Subsidising school fees for Singaporeans

Why is practising meritocracy important to Singapore?

• Singaporeans feel belonged to Singapore

• Singaporeans willing to vote for the government

• Singaporeans can continue to earn more money

• Singaporeans feel valued and continue to work hard

What does providing a stake for everyone mean?

• Giving Singaporeans a say in the development of Singapore

• Giving Singaporeans money periodically

• Giving Singaporeans equal chances to succeed

• Giving Singaporeans the moral courage to choose what is right