Chapter 6: Elections in Singapore: 1948 - 1955

Singapore Progressive Party was the only party to take part in the 1948 election in Singapore. True/False?

• True

• False

In 1948, Singapore Progressive Party represented the interest of the following group of people: (Select ALL correct options)

• English speaking professionals

• Middle-Class locals

• Straits Chinese

• China-Born Chinese Immigrants

Who was not a member of the Singapore Progressive Party in 1948?

• John Laycock

• Tan Chye Cheng

• N.A. Mallal

• David Marshall

Which of the following is NOT correct about Labour Front.

• The founding members were from Singapore Labour Party (SLP).

• They were multi-racial in their membership.

• They welcomed the communist.

• They were open to working with the British.

In which year was the People's Action Party formed?

• 1947

• 1948

• 1952

• 1954

Who was not one of the founding members of the People's Action Party (PAP)?

• Lee Kuan Yew

• Goh Keng Swee

• Toh Chin Chye

• Lim Yew Hock

Which political party contested in the most number of seats in the 1955 elections?

• Labour Front (LF)

• Singapore Progressive Party (SPP)

• People's Action Party (PAP)

Why was the 1955 elections more exciting than the 1948 elections? (Select ALL correct options)

• More people were given the right to vote.

• More parties participated.

• There were active election campaigning.

• The British made voting compulsory.

In 1955, PAP was an Opposition Party. True/False?

• True

• False

Who was elected as Singapore's first Chief Minister in 1955?

• Lee Kuan Yew

• Lim Yew Hock

• John Laycock

• David Marshall