Issue 1
Define civic participation.
Citizens taking part in public affairs which are matters of general interest or concern to most people in society.
What does prejudice mean?
What do MNC and SMC stand for?
Multi-national corporations.
Small-medium enterprises.
What does NIMBY stand for? What does it mean?
Not in my backyard refers to opposing something considered undesirable in one's neighborhood.
Give one example of the fusion of cultures.
E.g. Fusion food (ondeh ondeh Dutch pancakes, chilli crab waffles)
The development of transportation has improved in these three key areas, what are they?
Speed, capacity and cost.
What kinds of needs do the government have to take into account before proceeding with policy-making?
Survival-related needs like water, food and shelter.
Well-being related needs like jobs and quality of life.
What are some factors affecting socio-economic status?
Income, education, occupation and housing.
What are some things individuals could do to avoid being vulnerable to transnational terrorism and cyber threats?
Exercise vigilance by watching out for tell-tale signs of self-radicalisation in others.
Protect ourselves online by knowing how to identify scams and report to the relevant authorities when it happens.
How do countries practice deterrence? Provide one example.
Take on measures to discourage potential aggressors and making it costly to attack.
E.g. Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) developing Singapore Armed Forces (SAF)
Define social mobility.
The ability of individuals or families to move up or down the socioeconomic ladder, changing their social status, income, or occupation compared to their parents or previous generations.
What does FDI stand for and what does it refer to?
Foreign-direct investment. It refers to businesses from one country that set up their operations in another country or that invest in businesses of another country.
How do countries carry out diplomacy? Provide one example.
E.g. Singapore's water agreement with Malaysia, ASEAN.
What is the difference between race and ethnicity?
Race refers to the biological classification of people whereas ethnicity refers the cultural attributes that define a group of people who share the same ancestry, custom and traditions.
What are some factors that are taken into account when measuring a country's economic competitiveness?
Availability and quality of infrastructure and technology.
Costs and skills of labour.
Degree of political stability.