Democracy & Elections
What are the 3 branches of the Singapore Government?
Legislature, Executive, Judiciary
What's the main job of the President of Singapore?
Decides the spending of Singapore's reserve and appoints the PM and MPs
Which Government branch is in charge of making laws?
Legislative Branch
What is a constituency?
An electoral division/voting district
What's the main role of the Cabinet?
Responsible for all the government policies and day-to-day administration of the affairs of the state
Who/What is a Bill?
A draft law/a law that has yet to be passed down
What's the difference between SMC and GRC?
SMC - Single Member Constituency
GRC - Group Representation Constituency
The Executive Branch consists of...
The President, the Prime Minister and the Cabinet
What does the mace in the Parliament symbolise?
It symbolises the authority of the Parliament and the Speaker
How many SMCs and GRCs are in Singapore?
18 GRCs and 15 SMCs
3 main functions of the Parliament
Making laws, controlling state finances and checking on the actions of the Executive
What does the Select Committee consists of?
A smaller Committee with several MPs that invites members of the public to provide their views on a Bill.
Who is the current governing party of Singapore?
People's Action Party (PAP)
How many seats are there in the 15th Parliament?
108 seats. This total includes 97 directly elected Members of Parliament (MPs), 2 Non-Constituency MPs (NCMPs), and 9 Nominated MPs (NMPs). [1, 2]
What are the stages to turn a Bill into an Act?
1. First Reading
2. Second Reading
3. Committee Stage
4. Third Reading
5. Presidential Council for Minority Rights
6. Presidential Assent
7. Gazetting