Social_Studies_SRQ_Content.docx

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