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Chapter 2.2 3H

Total questions: 17

Worksheet time: 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The Executive branch comprises of... (Select all that apply)

a)

President

b)

Prime Minister

c)

Deputy Prime Ministers

d)

Ministers of the 16 Ministries

e)

Non-Constituency MPs

2.

Which one of these is not one of the 16 Ministries we have in Singapore?

a)

Ministry of National Development

b)

Ministry of Communications and Information

c)

Ministry of Public Affairs

d)

Ministry of Social and Family Development

3.

The role of the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth is...

a)

To build a nation of connected people by fostering an engaged public and cultivating learning communities

b)

To create an environment where we can pursue our aspirations through the arts, heritage, sports, giving and community/youth engagement

c)

To develop a world-class infrastructure, create a vibrant and sustainable living environment and build rooted communities

d)

To work as a team in partnership with the community to make Singapore a safe and secure home

4.

How many Cabinet Ministers did Singapore have in 1965?

a)

10

b)

9

c)

11

d)

8

5.

Who was Singapore's first Minster of Education?

a)

Goh Keng Swee

b)

Lee Kuan Yew

c)

Edmund William Barker

d)

Ong Pang Boon

6.

The head of the Judiciary is the...

a)

Minister of Law

b)

Prime Minister

c)

Chief Justice

d)

President

7.

The role of the Judiciary is to create laws

a)

True

b)

False

8.

The State Court comprises of... (Select all that apply)

a)

District Courts

b)

Court of Appeal

c)

Small Claims Tribunals

d)

High Court

e)

Magistrate Courts

9.

The High Court hears civil and criminal cases generally where offences are punishable with death or imprisonment above ______ years.

a)

15

b)

10

c)

5

d)

20

10.

In Singapore, laws passed by the Legislature are implemented by the respective Ministries and enforced by the (a)  

11.

How do we choose representatives in government?

a)

Lucky draw

b)

Nomination

c)

Election

d)

Rotation

12.

The legislature consists of...

a)

President and Parliament

b)

President only

c)

Parliament only

d)

President, Parliament, Court of Appeal

13.

Who needs to agree to Bills being passed by Parliament?

a)

Prime Minister

b)

President

c)

Town Council

d)

Citizens

14.

Who makes up the Parliament in Singapore? Check the boxes that apply.

a)

Speaker of Parliament

b)

Cabinet

c)

Supreme Court judges

d)

Members of Parliament

e)

Business leaders

15.

What is the role of Nominated MPs?

a)

Assess MPs in Parliament

b)

Provide independent views on topics debated in Parliament

c)

Help their political party to advance their agenda

d)

Oppose the Prime Minister

16.

How many Readings will it take for a Bill to pass typically?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

17.

What is the role of the Committee of Supply?

a)

Debate and agree on how much the government can spend

b)

Debate on the supply of food in Singapore

c)

Supply refreshments in Parliament

d)

Fight for funds in their own Ministries