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roles of government and citizens in society - Coggle Diagram
roles of government and citizens in society
roles of government
ensuring justice
example: SG Family Justice Court provide guidelines on Family violence. PPO: orders of court to prevent family violence (only granted if court is satisfied that family member is likely to commit violence/required for victim's protection) if granted, court takes action to stop abuser from entering the house of the victim
judges must interpret and execute laws in a way that is fair
confident that the court will judge them fairly, increase trust and sense of belonging
ensuring internal and external safety
external security
ensures string collab with land, airforce and navy, with strong defense, potential aggressors will think twice
strong SaF, diplomacy
since independence, SG is part of UN, participate in UN peacekeeping Mission in countries with civil war. SG recognised as respectful and responsible member of International committees, gaining respect from many countries, reducing likelihood of attacking us
internal security
SPS keeps criminals away from public and works to reintegrate them back into society
people have more confidence in living life because they know that their safety is well taken care of
setting up agencies like SPC, SCDF, SPS
safeguarding interest of citizens
people will have more security in staying in SG, assured that they will be able to cope with challenges of living in a modern, face paced economy, have a peace of mind, more productive workers
example: government introduce Workright initiative to help both employees and employers to understand employment rights, especially low wage workers, when they are more aware, they will be able to speak up for themselves
government has to introduce laws that safeguard interests of citizens
providing goods and services
spends huge amount of money to provide G&S
heavily subsidised by the government so lower income groups can also afford it
example is transport system in SG (efficient and affordable, few private vehicles, people centred transport system)
by ensuring adequate G&S, people do not have to worry about basic needs and can focus on being professional and productive workers, helping the economy to grow
roles of citizens
influencing government policies
as individuals
example, OSC 2012, national level conversation, govt. understand people's wish for future, involved over 47000 SGreans from all walks of life, fomulate people centre policies such as pioneer generation package
give people a voice and stake, increase sense of committment, responsibility and sense of belonging
proactively giving constructive and honest feedback about policies
as part of organised groups
efforts of NGO can help to improve government policies
2011, HOME made reccommendations to govt. on how foreign worker working conditions can be improved. suggested that they should be given 1 day off a week in recognition for work done.
organised groups can influence government policies
can help to improve government policies, so they can understand the people better to serve better
contributing to needs of society
as individuals
do so because they feel strongly for the cause for their contributions and feel that their actions are helpful
example, stay at home mum, Rosalind Tong, launched project smile mask during Covid, gathered 150 volunteers to make 3500 masks for elderly and frontliners
important role by volunteering time, efforts and money to a social cause
everyone benefits significantly and increase in sense of belonging
as part of organised groups
voluntary groups formed by people with common interests, formally registered with government and have clear objectives
example, minds help people with intellectual disabilities by providing employment and education opportunities. run special edu. programmes, employment development centre, home based care services
volunteer time, money and efforts as a organised group
people can share a sense of identity and responsibility, aid government role in improving specific areas of society, may act more favourable then the government