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WorksheetsDecision-Making in a Representative Democracy
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 4mins
Which of the following is NOT part of the 3 organs of state?
Judiciary
Executive
Parliament
Legislative
How often do Singapore hold its General Elections?
4 years
5 years
6 years
7 years
When a proposed law is being debated in parliament, it is called a______________.
Proposal
Receipt
Recommendation
Bill
Which of the following group is NOT part of the Parliament?
Elected Members of Parliament (MPs)
Appointed MPs
Non-constituency MPs
Nominated MPs
For all bills to become law, whose agreement is required?
Prime Minister
Citizens
Lee Kuan Yew
President
What is the function of the Select Committee?
Examine the bill and propose amendments, if necessary
Ensure the ministries implement the law passed
Draft up the bill to be debated
Explain the bill to the public and make changes to make it into a law
Why do we have the Presidential Council for Minority Rights (PCMR)?
To come up with all Bills related to race and religion
To discuss all racial- and religious-related Bills with major racial and religious leaders in Singapore
To determine if the Bill disadvantages or discriminates any racial or religious minority
To advise the parliament when the MPs debate bills concerning race and religion
Which of the following are functions of the Committee of Supply? (Can choose more than 1)
Discuss each ministry's request for funds for the upcoming financial year
Approve each ministry's budget for the upcoming financial year
Raise questions and concerns to the ministry regarding their proposed expenditure and programmes
Review the budget for the previous financial year
Which of the following are existing ministries in Singapore?
Ministry of Health
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Ministry of Culture and Communication
Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources
What is the Executive responsible for?
Day-to-day administration of the affairs of the state
Formulate government policies
Implement government policies
Pass laws
