Chapter 1: What does it mean for me to be a citizen of my country?

Question 1

What rights do citizens have in Singapore?

Answer 1

As a citizen, individuals are entitled to certain legal rights.

Example: every Singaporean is ensured of the rights to education regardless of background (i.e. religion, race, income)

Example: there is freedom of religion - every person has the right to practise one’s religion.

Question 2

What are the Responsibilities of a Citizen?

Answer 2

Responsibilities referring to citizens’ duties such as National Service, citizens obeying the law, citizens participating in meaningful causes contributing to the society.

Question 3

What sense of Identity is there as a citizen?

Answer 3

As a citizen, we feel strongly about some common identities - such as speaking Singlish, growing up in a nation where there’s wide varieties of food.

Question 4

Participation as a Citizen

Answer 4

We participate in common practices such as National Anthem, celebrating National Day, doing volunteering works.