How do CITIZENS work for the good of society?

Individuals may contribute to the needs of society by volunteering their ...

• time, effort and passion

• time, effort and money

• time, money and passion

• effort, money and loyalty

Which of these are FALSE about formal groups?

• They put in continued efforts to support a specific cause

• They may address a wide range of interests

• They do not have to be formally registered with the government

• Their long term objectives allow the benefit to society to be sustainable

Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) and Voluntary Welfare Organizations (VWOs) are examples of formal groups

• True

• False

Nature Society Singapore, a non-governmental organisation, is known for:

• Preserving, studying and enjoying the natural heritage in Singapore

• Taking in stray dogs and cats who have been abandoned

• Planting more trees around the country

• Promoting veganism in Singapore

Which of these are FALSE about Informal groups?

• They do not need to be registered with the government

• They always become permanent and established groups

• They are usually formed out of needs that arise suddenly

• They have specific, short term objectives

Sg Haze Rescue, an informal group founded on Facebook, was created to:

• Rescue Singaporeans suffering from haze-related health issues

• Collect masks from Singaporeans and distribute them to the needy

• Report on the latest Pollutant Standard Index

• Donate respiratory medication to the needy

Influencing Government Decisions refers to how ...

• Singaporeans complain about their problems to the government

• Singaporeans provide feedback on existing policies to enable changes to be made

• Singaporeans have the opportunity to draft out improvements in policies

• Singaporeans vote for opposition parties to influence the government's decisions

"Our Singapore Conversation" (OSC), a national level conversation, was conducted to:

• Allow the government to gather citizen feedback

• Allow citizens to stage a protest without getting arrested

• Allow government officials to make friends with citizens

• Allow citizens a platform to publicise their businesses

Which of the following is NOT a way that organized groups can influence government decisions

• Writing reports with recommendations for marginalized groups of people

• Organizing a dialogue session to gather views from members of the public

• Organizing a rally to protest against existing government policies

• Providing feedback through official channels on improvements that can be made

By allowing Singaporeans to share their views and provide feedback, they can develop a stronger sense of attachment towards Singapore.

• True

• False