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Issue 1: Exploring Citizenship and Governance
1. What does it mean for me to be a citizen of my country?3 Topics -
2. How do we decide on what is good for society?6 Topics
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3. How can we work for the good of society?10 Topics
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3.1 Role of the government in society
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3.2 Internal security
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3.3 External security
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3.4 Ensuring Justice
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3.5 Providing goods and services for the public
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3.6 Safeguarding the interests of citizens
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3.7 Role of Citizens in Society
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3.8 Role of individuals
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3.9 Role of Organised groups
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3.10 Strengthening citizens’ sense of belonging
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3.1 Role of the government in society
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Issue 2: Living in a Diverse Society4. What is diversity?4 Topics
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5. Why is there greater diversity in Singapore now?3 Topics
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6. What are the experiences and effects of living in a diverse society?3 Topics
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7. How can we respond in a diverse society?5 Topics
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Issue 3: Being Part of a Globalised World8. What does it mean to live in a globalised world?4 Topics
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9. How do we respond to tensions arising from some economic impacts of globalisation?3 Topics
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10. How do we respond to tensions arising from some cultural impacts of globalisation?3 Topics
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11. How do we respond to tensions arising from some security impacts of globalisation?4 Topics
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3.5 Providing goods and services for the public
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- The government devote significant resources to improving the well-being of its citizens.
- In their daily lives, citizens enjoy benefits from the provision of goods and services for the public.
- These goods and services are provided for or subsidised by governments so that all citizens can have access to them.
- Transportation is one example of a service provided for the public.
- In Singapore, the government has worked towards developing a people-centred public transport system, which has amongst others, more connections and better services.
Public Transportation in Singapore:
| Enhancing Commuter Experience | • Premium bus services • Upgraded bus stops • CEPAS Smartcard • Bus services map • Real-time bus arrival info • Travel information system • MyTransport.SG |
| As of 2014….. | • 22 number of bus interchanges • 164km of expressways • 272 taxi stands • 4638 bus stops • 35 LRT stations • 105 MRT stations |