What makes a good class committee?
What makes a good government?
Governance in Singapore
• How the government manages
resources so as to
1) Meet people’s needs
2) Progress the country
What is governance?
Why is having a good government important?(hint: link to Chapter 3)
PoliticalEconomic
Social
Government
The Three
Gears
What does a government do?
How does the government work?
Government of Singapore
Legislature
Executive Judiciary
Government of Singapore
Legislature
Consists of the President and Members of
the ParliamentMakes the laws of the country
Executive Judiciary
Government of Singapore
Legislature
Consists of the President and Members
of the ParliamentMakes the laws of the
country
Executive
Consists of the President and the Cabinet (PM and various Ministers)
Executes laws made by the Parliament
Administers government policies
through the ministries and civil
service
Judiciary
Government of Singapore
Legislature
Consists of the
President and
Members of the
ParliamentMakes the laws of the country
Executive
Consists of the President and the Cabinet (PM and
various Ministers)Executes laws made by the ParliamentAdministers government
policies through the ministries and
civil service
Judiciary
Consists of judges and law courts
Ensures that the laws are justly
carried outEnsures that laws
passed do not breach the
Constitution
What is a principle?
• Never say die• Dream for the Best• Reach for the Stars
All principles must be
shown in action!!!
Group Work
Read the newspaper articles.Fill in the worksheet – what
principle do you think is shown in each case?
Principles of Governance
Leadership is Key
Anticipate Change and
Stay RelevantReward for Work and
Work for Reward A Stake for Everyone, Opportunities for All
To what extent is “Leadership is Key” the most important principle for ensuring good
governance in Singapore?
Principles of governance
Good governance in
Singapore
• How the government manages
resources so as to
1) Meet people’s needs
2) Progress the country
What is governance?
To what extent is “Leadership is Key” the most important principle for ensuring
good governance in Singapore?
Principles of governance
Good governance in
Singapore
• Government manages
resources well so as to
1) Meet people’s needs2) Progress the country
Leadership
is Key
Principle 1:
What makes a good leader?
What is “Leadership is Key”?
• Important to maintaining stability in the government
• Make the right decisions for the country• Decisions are
PRACTICAL, not popular• Have the moral courage
and the integrity to do what is right.
• Must have good character
Example: Electronic Road Pricing• Charging motorists for
road usage (roads leading to CBD or in CBD)
Many Singaporeans were unhappy but as a result of ERP, Singapore does not suffer from traffic congestion all the time.
What is the message of this source?
Anticipate Change & Stay Relevant
Principle 2:
• Forward-looking government: ensure that we can meet future challenges and needs
• Adapt and change in anticipation of future challenges
• Open to new ideas and willing to take risks
NEWater• Singapore can meet
future water needs without relying on Malaysia when the water agreements expire
• Promotes self-sufficiency
‘Reward for Work & Work for Reward’
• A system that rewards people for their hard work
• Encourages people to give their best to the country as they will be rewarded
Principle 3:Meritocracy
‘Reward for Work & Work for Reward’
• (top 10%) Students who perform well in their studies and CCA will be given monetary rewards
Principle 3:Example: Edusave
Scholarship
‘A Stake for Everyone, Opportunities for All’
Principle 4:
‘A Stake for Everyone, Opportunities for All’
• Having a say in decision-making• Develops a sense of belonging to the
country
Example: Feedback on Casino in the Integrated Resort
• People were afraid that this would lead to gambling addictions amongst Singaporeans• National framework was put in place to solve
this issue
Principles of Governance
Leadership is Key
Anticipate Change and
Stay RelevantReward for Work and
Work for Reward A Stake for Everyone, Opportunities for All