Navigating Decision Making in Representative Democracy

The video explores decision making in a representative democracy, focusing on Singapore. It covers the origins of democracy, the concept of representative democracy, and how it functions in Singapore. The electoral system, constituencies, and political parties are discussed, along with the role of the constitution and government branches.

What metaphor is used to introduce the concept of decision-making in a representative democracy?

• Choosing between a book and a movie

• Choosing between broccoli and ice cream

• Choosing between a car and a bicycle

• Choosing between a cat and a dog

What does the term NIMBY stand for in the context of democracy?

• Not in my best yield

• No interest in my business

• Never in my best years

• Not in my backyard

Where did democracy first originate as a direct form of government?

• Ancient Egypt

• Ancient Rome

• Ancient Athens

• Ancient China

What does the Greek term 'Demos Kratos' translate to in English?

• Government rule

• People's power

• Leader's authority

• Citizen's choice

According to Abraham Lincoln, what is a democratic government?

• Of the citizens, by the citizens, for the citizens

• Of the state, by the state, for the state

• Of the leaders, by the leaders, for the leaders

• Of the people, by the people, for the people

How are leaders chosen in a representative democracy?

• Through random selection

• Through inheritance

• Through appointments

• Through elections

What is the role of Members of Parliament in a representative democracy?

• To enforce laws

• To represent the views of the citizens

• To judge legal cases

• To manage public funds

What is the significance of electoral boundaries in elections?

• They determine the number of candidates

• They define the areas represented by elected officials

• They set the rules for voting

• They allocate government resources

Which party is mentioned as the incumbent party in Singapore?

• Workers' Party

• Singapore Democratic Party

• Reform Party

• People's Action Party

What are the three branches of government mentioned in the video?

• Legislative, Executive, Administrative

• Legislative, Executive, Judicial

• Legislative, Administrative, Judicial

• Executive, Administrative, Judicial