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Chapter 2: The 3 branches of Governance - Coggle Diagram
Chapter 2: The 3 branches of Governance
Ideas shaping governance
Anticipating Change and Staying Relevant
Tension arise when citizens' needs and interests are sometimes adversely affected in the short term due to a decision based on more long term consideration
The government needs to manage
such tensions and remain forward-looking
Decisions that will benefit Singaporeans in the future
Examples
Integrated Resorts (IRs)
Demolishing Pearls Centre for the Thomson-East Coast Line
Providing a Stake for Everyone
Having a say in decision-making can develop a greater sense of belonging in citizens
They will feel that they have a stake in Singapore's future and be more willing to work towards the good of society
Examples
One Singapore Conversation
Home Ownership
Having Good Leadership
Government representatives/ leaders must be honest and capable
Leaders must have the moral courage and integrity to do what is right
This includes making decisions that might not be popular with the people
Incorruptibility
Should leaders be dishonest, they will be dealt with by the law
Such leaders will make good decisions for the good of the country rather than for personal interest
Practising meritocracy
Meritocracy refers to a system that distributes opportunities to enable future successes
People are rewarded based on the effort that they put in, not on other factors such as their race, religion or socio-economic background
When people are rewarded based on their abilities and effort, they are encouraged to work harder
The Edusave Scholarship - Top 10% of students of a school
The Merit Bursary - Top 25% of students of a school
The understanding of meritocracy does change
in order to ensure that is remains relevant
Compassionate meritocracy
Citizens should contribute to society, particularly to those who may not have access to the same opportunities
The need to achieve meritocracy throughout our lives
Singaporeans should not view academic qualifications as the only achievements in life
Lifelong learning and high performance standards should be a way of life in Singapore
Decision making in a representative democracy
The LEGISLATION
(makes laws)
Functions
Control state finances
Pass laws
Made up of
President
parliament (elected, non-constituency and
nominated Members of Parliament (MP)
The EXECUTION
(implements laws)
Functions
Responsible for all government policies &day-to-
day administration of the affairs of the state
Responsible for formulating & implementing government
policies eg. education, healthcare, housing, transport
Made up of
The Cabinet
Prime Minister
Ministers for the 16 Ministries
Minister of Communication and Information
Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth
Ministry of Defence
Ministry of Education
Ministry of the Environment and Water Resources
Ministry of Finance
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Ministry of Health
Ministry of Home Affairs
Ministry of Laws
Ministry of Manpower
Ministry of National Development
Ministry of Social and Family Development
Ministry of Trade and Industry
Ministry of Transport
Prime Minister Office
Representative democracy: representatives in governments are elected by citizens to make decisions on behalf of citizens
The JUDICIARY (interpreting
and applying them)
Functions
Interpret and apply laws
made by the Legislation
Eg. compulsory for Singaporean
child to attend primary school
unless he or she is exempted
Made up of
Supreme Court
State Courts
Family Justice Courts
Example
In 2000, the
Legislation
passed the Compulsory Education Bill
The
Executive
(Ministry of Education) implemented the Bill by ensuring there are enough schools and teachers to support the Bill
The
Judiciary
enforced the Bill by changing penalties to people who break this law