WSSS 2022 MYE QP

West Spring Secondary School MID-YEAR EXAMINATION 2022 HUMANITIES 2272/01 2273/01 Paper 1 Social Studies SECONDARY 4 SECONDARY 5 Express Normal (Academic) Name ( ) Date 6 May 2022 Class Duration 1 hr 45 mins Additional Materials: Writing papers READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your index number, class and name on all the work you hand in. Write in dark blue or black pen. You may use a soft pencil for any diagrams or rough working Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid. Answer all parts of the questions. The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question. At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together. FOR EXAMINER’S USE Section A /35 Section B /15 Total /50 This document consists of 6 printed pages including the cover page. Setter(s) Mr. Gabriel Wong and Ms. Lydia Teng [Turn over 2272/01 2273/01 2267/01

2 SECTION A (Source-Based Case Study) Question 1 is compulsory for all candidates. 1 GOVERNANCE Study the Background Information and the sources carefully, and then answer all the questions. You may use any of the sources to help you answer the questions, in addition to those sources you are told to use. In answering the questions you should use your knowledge of the topic to help you interpret and evaluate the sources. (1) Study Source A. What do you think the author is trying to say about FICA? Explain your answer, using details from the source. [5] (2) Study Source B. Why do you think the author published this? Explain your answer. [6] (3) (4) (5) Study Source C. How useful is this source in telling you about the impact of FICA? Explain your answer. Study Source D. Are you surprised by what the source says? Explain your answer. ‘FICA will do more good for Singapore than harm.’ Using the sources in this case study, explain how far you would agree with this statement. [7] [7] [10]

3 What is the impact of FICA on Singapore? BACKGROUND INFORMATION Read this carefully. It may help you to answer some of the questions. The Foreign Interference (Countermeasures) Act (also known as FICA) is a controversial law passed by Singapore’s parliament in October 2021. FICA contains measur es to prevent, detect and disrupt foreign interference and influence in domestic policies. This act would allow authorities to make internet service providers and social media platforms provide user information and block content that they deem hostile. Additionally, the law will allow authorities to label individuals involved in local political processes as “Politically Significant Persons” who can be subject to countermeasures to reduce the risk of foreign interference.