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Social Studies: Chapter 3 - Coggle Diagram
Social Studies: Chapter 3
Role of Government in society
Providing goods and services for public
significant resources set to improve the well being of citizens in their daily lives
citizens enjoy benefits from the provision of goods and services for the public
subsidised by governments so that all citizens can have access to them
Land Transport Masterplans
developing a people-centred public transport system
(more connections and better services)
Enhancing Commuter Experience:
CEPAS Smartcard
Real-time bus arrival info
MyTransport.SG
Safeguarding the interests of citizens
ensure that citizens have a
sense of security
living in Singapore
sense of security in old age
no abuse by employers
WorkRight Initiative by MOM
create awareness of employment rights amongst low-wage workers
better ensure retirement security for this group of workers
Ensuring justice
the presence of judiciary will
ensure Singaporeans to have confidence
that the courts will judge people fairly
The Family Justice Courts
provides guidelines on what is defined as family violence, who can apply for a Personal Protection Order (PPO), how to apply as well as actions that can be taken by the courts
Maintaining internal order and external society
Internal security (Maintaining internal order)
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA)
Singapore Police Force (SPF)
Protect the people who live in Singapore from crime and all manner of criminal harm.
Crime in SPF's context includes terrorism and public disorder
Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)
Provide fire-fighting, rescue and emergency medical services; mitigating hazardous materials incidents
Formulate, implement and enforce regulations on fire safety and civil defence shelter matters
agencies such as the police, prisons and civil defence forces protect citizens, property and whatever society believes should be protected
social services such as schools and hospitals can exist with the peace and safety that the government provides
Internal Security Act (ISA):
has long been a contentious topic in Singapore
labelled as a weapon against any internal threat
Enacted in the 1960s
allows detainment of people without trial if they are deemed to pose threat to national security
serves as deterrent measure to combat subversive behaviour and organised violence (ie. acts of terror)
External security
Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) The Singapore Armed Forces
Singapore Army
core function: deter aggression, and should deterrence fail, to secure a swift and decisive victory
be ready and capable of conducting a spectrum of operations to defend the security interests and sovereignty of Singapore
Republic of Singapore Air Force
core function: deter aggression and defend Singapore and its interests
responds decisively to the full spectrum of missions from peace to war as part of an integrated Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)
deters aggression through control of the air and decisively influencing the ground and maritime battles
Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA)
forging strong partnerships at the
bilateral
(2 countries) and
multilateral
(>2 countries e.g. ASEAN, UN) levels
positioning Singapore as a responsible and constructive member of the international community
the government engages agencies such as army, navy and air force
through the collaboration between these agencies, Singapore's defence is strengthened and potential enemies deterred from attacking Singapore
Role of Citizens in society
Contributing to the needs of society
Role of individuals
"A Litter at a Time" programme
started by Ms Elisa Ng in 2013
to encourage citizens to pick up a piece of litter a day
Role of organised groups
Formal Groups
have clear objectives and are formally registered with the government
complement the role of the government
Non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and voluntary welfare organisations (VWOs)
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Informal Groups
Influencing government decisions
Role of individuals
Role of organised groups
Key Terms to know
Diplomacy: the work of maintaining good relationship between governments of different countries
Deterrence: measures taken to prevent and protect themselves from threats
Case Studies
Riot at Little India
8 December 2013
a private bus accidentally ran over an Indian National