Chapter 1 (Attributes shaping citizenship)

Question 1

Legal Status (define and describe)

Answer 1

• Official recognition of the citizenship status of Singaporeans, through the rights given to them and the responsibilities expected of them
• Rights are liberties that citizens in a country have that are protected by the law
• Responsibilities refer to the duties of a citizen to fulfil because they are connected to other members in the community or society

Question 2

Legal Status (Named example)

Answer 2

• Rights to education
• No citizen will be discriminated against on the ground of religion, race, decent or place of birth when it comes to the provision by a public authority of financial aid for education of students in any educational institution

Question 3

Sense of Identity (define and describe)

Answer 3

• It creates the desire to be involved in the affairs of the country and make it to a better place to live in
• It comes from a shared belief that we belong to the same country
• We may share aspects of a common way of life, and feel strongly about similar things as other Singaporeans

Question 4

Sense of Identity (Named example)

Answer 4

• As Singapore citizens, we experience common practices such as singing the national anthem and taking the national pledge
• Events such as National Day are also celebrated by Singaporeans, which is the day the country began its independence

Question 5

Participation in Public Affairs (Define and Describe)

Answer 5

• Public affairs refer to issues that are of general interest or concern to most people in society
• Citizens can contribute towards the good of society either as individuals or through organised groups

Question 6

Participation in Public Affairs
(Named Example)

Answer 6

• A litter at a time
• It’s a campaign which encourages the community to help to pick up litter, to keep the environment clean