PARL Memory Lane!

Which year was the 1st Opening of Parliament in Singapore?

• 1965

• 1967

• 1945

• 1947

All 3 organs of the state must be present during State Opening of Parliament. Apart from Prime Minister and cabinet ministers, which of the following party must be present during this ceremonial event?

• The Prime Minister of The National Diet.

• The President of Singapore.

• The Prime Minister of the Westminster Office.

• The President of National Trades Union Congress.

The voice voting system is used in Singapore's Parliament for the purpose of efficiency and expediency. What are the two terms used by MPs when casting their votes?

• 'Yes' and 'No'.

• 'Aye' and 'Naw'.

• 'Aye' and 'Noe'.

• 'Yes' and 'Noh'.

Singapore used to be part of the Crown Colony. On which parliamentary system is Singapore's parliament based?

• United States Congress.

• The Parliament of Canada.

• The National Diet.

•  The Palace of Westminster

Designated seats are allocated for all Members of Parliament (MPs) in the Parliament House. From the seat in front of the Speaker of Parliament, which seat number is usually the designated seat for the Prime Minister?

• 6th seat.

• 7th seat.

• 8th seat.

• 9th seat.

A Serjeant-At-Arms is an officer appointed by a legislature to keep order during its meeting. What is the name of the ceremonial staff carried by the Serjeant-At-Arms?

• Ceremonial Cosh.

• Ceremonial Stick.

• Mace.

• Mallet.

The mace arrived in Singapore in August 1958, and it weighs about 6.8kg. What does the head of the mace feature?

• Intricate engraving of a winged-lion.

• Intricate engraving of a winged-tiger.

• Intricate engraving of a winged-merlion.

• Intricate engraving of a winged-merman.

Which department store custom-built the 1st chair for the Speaker of Parliament?

• John Little.

• Isetan.

• Robinsons.

• Takashimaya.

Parliament proceedings are open to the public. Upon entering the Strangers' Gallery, what must one do before sitting down?

• Find the seat with the best view of the Prime Minister.

• Find the seat with the best view of the Prime Minister and the Opposition Leader.

• Face the Speaker of Parliament's direction, politely bow before finding a suitable seat.

• Face the Speaker of Parliament's direction, politely wave before finding a suitable seat.

Parliament proceedings will last for several hours. The public is allowed to leave and re-enter the Strangers' Gallery as needed. Which of the following actions is NOT allowed?

• The public bowing to the Speaker of Parliament before sitting down at the Strangers' Gallery.

• The public sleeping at their seat during the long hours of the proceeding.

• The public bowing to the Speaker of Parliament before leaving the Strangers' Gallery.

• The public keeping conversations between one another at a minimum during the proceedings.