3. DEFINITIONS Governance The way the government manages the resources of the country so as to carry out its functions Good Governance Requires the support of the citizens for government policies
4. FUNCTIONS OF A GOVERNMENT Ensures stability Meets people’s needs Builds a nation Maintains sovereignty
5. SINGAPORE’S SYSTEM OF GOVT Representative democracy Leader of party with most no. of MPs in Parliament is invited by the President to be Prime Minister. The PM will then form the cabinet to manage the country Election held once every 5 yrs During the election, people decide who they will vote for to represent them Candidates with the most no. of votes in each constituency serve as Members of Parliament (MPs).
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11. Executive Makes the laws Legislature Judiciary Implements policies according to the the laws Ensures the law is followed