Social Studies SRQ Content

Contextual Knowledge for SRQ   General Question Format: ​ Which do you think is more important for (social issue), (factor 1) or (factor 2) CH1: Citizenship Citizenship by legal status Methods to attain citizenship: 1. Descent: children adopt citizenship of parents 2. Country of birth 3. Marriage 4. Naturalisation: Registration Functions of SG’s constitution 1. Grants the president power 2. Limits the power of the government 3. Guards the basic rights of individuals 4. Protects minority interests CH2: The good of Society Rationale for Difficulty: Differing needs and interests ● Diverse Population: Differing needs and interests which may contradict - Trade-offs necessary ● Representative Democracy: Need to meet needs as much as possible - Therefore set of principles listed below needed Unequal sharing of costs ● Not In My Backyard Syndrome: Discontent in a certain people group due to developments which detrimentally affect them - Limited land space: All developments are invariably close to residents - Example: Toh Yi estate in Bukit Timah - Plan to build studio apartment at the cost of basketball court, jogging track, and garden - Residents displeased by loss of recreational space Ideas shaping governance: Name Explanation & Impact Example

Having good leadership ● Having leaders who are morally upright, honest and capable ● Ensured through Law ● Significance: - Complexity of decision making - Win respect of the people - Influences entirety of governance; they craft laws and manage society. ● The late Mr Lee Kuan Yew, first PM, turned Singapore from third to first world country in 3 decades. - Initial: Post-War socio-economic issues, lack of housing, low quality of life - Final: Industrialised, strong economy and high standard of living Anticipating change and staying relevant ● Taking measures to ensure that Singapore remains competitive globally and suits the rapidly evolving needs of the people ● Significance - Necessary to maintain SGs stability by pre-empting problems and opportunities - Discern benefits/issues in the long-term and short-term ● The building of the Integrated Resorts (2005) due to increased financial competition in South East Asia. Brought great profits due to tourist spending and created half a million jobs. - Social Consequence: Addiction to Gambling - National Council of Problem Gambling: Public Education, Outreach, Counselling to gamblers and families Providing a stake for everyone ● Granting citizens a voice in decision making ● Significance - Instills a sense of national pride and belonging - Prevents conflict that would arise from impression that one party’s needs are being ignored - Insight from multiple viewpoints for maximal benefit of the country ● Our Singapore Conversation which allows SGeans to share their hopes, views and dreams for SG ● Giving every SGean above 21 a vote, allows them to express political views Practising Meritocracy ● Distribution of opportunities: Giving every SGean an equal chance to succeed - Rewarding them based on effort ● Maximises SGeans fullest potential, ensures that talents do not go unnoticed for the service of SG ● Inequity Possible: Using education to gauge may lead to rich succeeding due to increased opportunities/resources and decreased liabilities (i.e. ● Edusave Scholarship and Merit Bursary schemes which reward top 10% and 25% of students respectively ● Final assistance scheme for poor

domestic issues) - Lifelong learning beyond academic qualifications LCSM: LaCtose intolerant SuMo wrestlers CH3: Deciding what is good for society Security Type Example Internal Singapore Police Force - Protects from crime and all form of criminal harm - Swift reaction during Little India Riot a. 8 December 2013 b. Private bus ran over Indian national Internal Security Department - Collects intelligence and makes assessments to take timely action to counter security threats External Ministry of Foreign affairs - Forges strong diplomatic ties with other countries, thus ensuring peace - Disagreement between SG and Malaysia on ownership of Pedra Branca, brought in third party: International Court of Justice Singapore army - Deter aggression and secure a swift and decisive victory Ensuring Justice Presence of the Judiciary ● Independently interpret and apply laws passed by legislature ● Example: Familial violence; provide information and take action - Defines family violence, who can apply for personal protection order, method for application, actions which can be taken by court - E.g. restrict a person from entering another’s house\ Provision of Goods and Services ● Transportation - 22 bus interchanges, 272 taxi stands, 4638 bus stops, 105 MRT as of 2014 - Upgrading of bus stops and bus poles

- Bus services map - Real-time bus arrival information ● Water - Four national taps: 1. Local catchment (⅔ of land surface) 2. NEWater: aims to meet up to 55% of country’s needs 3. Imported Water: Johor Malaysia 4. Desalinated Water - Ensures a sustainable supply of water - Obtained from seawater Safeguarding the interests of citizens ● Definition: The implementation of legislature to ensure a sense of security ● Example: WorkRight initiative - To educate employers and employees on rights and responsibilities of work, ensure retirement security for low-wage workers - Areas of focus: Timely salary payment, contributions to CPF, Statutory leave entitlement ● Central Provident Fund - Finances housing and healthcare needs with a lifelong source of income at retirement - Based on savings accumulated from work and choice of CPF LIFE plans Contributing to Society (needs & governmental decisions) Type Definition Example Individual People who contribute time, effort, or money to a good cause Contributing to society’s needs ● Mr Jeremy Chua - Sought donation for N95 masks - Handed out N95 masks during the haze period to foreign workers Influencing Government decisions ● Participation in “Our Singapore Conversation” - Sharing of hopes, dreams, views and ideas about what matters for Singapore - Involved 47000 Singaporeans Strengthening citizen’s sense of belonging ● Share views on REACH website (Reaching everyone for active citizenry@home) - Engages citizens in policy-making and refining processes

Formal Group (NGO/VWO) Organisations of citizens with the common interest of the good of society, with clear objectives, that are registered with the government ● Resources, effort and ideas can be collectively directed to their causes Contributing to society’s needs ● Mercy Relief - Responds to human tragedies in Asia - Aids less fortunate and needy Influencing Government decisions ● Humanitarian Organisation for Migration Economics - Recommenced ded methods to improve working conditions of foreign domestic workers - Day off each week Informal Group Organisations of citizens with the common interest of the good of society, that are formed temporarily for a specific, short term objective ● Resources, effort and ideas can be collectively directed to their causes Contributing to society’s needs ● Basic Military Toilet Cleanliness Training - Created video on Youtube to advocate proper toilet usage Government The group of people in control of Singapore Contributing to society’s needs ● Singapore Corporation of Rehabilitative Enterprises - Ensures that convicts are well taken care of for ease of reintegration to society CH6: Impacts of a Diverse society How might we encourage cohesion between locals and foreigners? Businesses: ● Train locals wit