Chapter 2 Functions and Roles of Govt

The Legislature consists of ______________

• the Parliament

• the President and the Cabinet

• the President and the Parliament

Answer explanation

This is correct.

The Legislature is made up of:

the President; and 

the Parliament which comprises the Cabinet, the Speaker of Parliament, Leader of the Opposition, as well as other Members of Parliament (MPs). 

The Executive consists of

• the Chief Justice 

• the Parliament and the President

• the President and the Cabinet

The Judiciary consists of _________.

• the Family Justice Courts

• the International Court of Justice

• the State Courts

• the Supreme Court

Do the three branches of government have unlimited power to make decisions or carry out policies?

• Yes

• No

Answer explanation

The three branches of government have to perform their functions according to the Constitution. The authority and power of these branches of government are derived from the Constitution, which is often referred to as the supreme law of the land. 

A Bill usually goes through three readings before it can be passed as a law.

At the First Reading when the Bill is introduced by a Minister, copies of the Bill are distributed to Members of Parliament (MPs). What do the MPs do with the Bill?

• They will debate over merits of the Bill. 

• They will study the Bill and prepare questions and comments to be raised at the next reading. 

• They will vote whether to pass the Bill.

Answer explanation

At the First Reading, the Bill is formally introduced in Parliament and there is no debate during this stage. 

The bill will only be debated at the second stage.

And the voting will take place at a later stage.

How do the duties carried out by the police preserve safety and security?

• By carrying out their duties, the police deters crimes.

• By carrying out their duties, the police sentences criminals to jail. 

• By carrying out their duties, the police detects crimes.

• By carrying out their duties, the police prevents crimes.

Which of these are examples of justice?

• The law favours those who are influential.

• High ranking government officials are punished by the law if they commit crimes.

• People who break the law would be punished, regardless of wealth or status

• Corrupt government officials get away with crimes because they are friends with the judges.

What do you think are ways that the government meets Singaporeans' needs for healthcare?

• The government provides free healthcare for every citizen.

• The government provides subsidies so that Singaporeans can afford healthcare.

• The government will build more healthcare facilities, such as hospitals, polyclinics and eldercare centres so that Singaporeans can access healthcare services closer to their homes.

What does CPF mean?

(a)  

How do you think CPF will help to take care of the economic and social well-being of Singaporeans?

• The Ordinary Account savings can be used to pay for food and water.

• The Ordinary Account savings can be used to pay for housing.

• The Medisave Account savings can be used to pay for medical expenses.

Answer explanation

The Ordinary Account savings can be used to pay for housing so Singaporeans have a place to live in. Since, basic needs, such as housing, are met, Singaporean's economic and social well-being are looked after. 

Singaporeans can use the Medisave Account savings to pay for medical expenses for themselves and their families when they fall sick. This ensures Singaporeans' well-being.