Ideas shaping Governance

What structure do you use as a guide to construct a SRQ paragraph?

• Inference, Evidence, Explanation

• Point, Evidence, Elaboration

• Point, Example/Elaboration, Explanation, Link

• Point, Evidence, Explanation, Link

What are the four Ideas shaping governance?

• Having good leadership

• Anticipating change and staying relevant

• Practicing meritocracy

• Providing a stake for everyone

• All of the above

Good leaders are necessary for the government to make ____________________________________ for the country.

• money

• correct decisions

• good luck

• resources

With the complex nature of decision-making, leaders of the nation must posses which of the following qualities?

• Moral courage and integrity to do what is right

• Strong, brave and courageous

• Make decisions which are always popular

• None of the above

Leaders who are ____________________________ will make decisions for the good of the country rather than for ___________________________________ and work with the ___________________________________ for the good of society.

• very good, money, citizens

• incorruptible, the citizens, right intention

• honest, the opposition party, citizens

• incorruptible, personal interests, right intention

Having good leaders will shape governance to ensure ______

_____________________________ which are necessary for Singapore to continue growing.

• happiness for the citizens

• social stability and cohesion

• peace and progress

• None of the above

Anticipating Change and Staying Relevant is another idea shaping governance which is based on the government’s ability to be ____________________________.

• making good decisions for the country

• making popular decisions for the country

• forward looking

• rewarding citizens for their efforts

Why is anticipating change and staying relevant an important idea shaping governance?

• By planning ahead, the government can ensure sustainability and further growth in our country.

• This ensures that citizens will continue to have faith in the government’s ability to look after their interests and benefit them in the future.

• it ensures that effective and timely measures are in place to deal with potential tensions that may arise.

• All of the above

What is meritocracy?

• A system based on merit.

• A system that distributes opportunities to enable future success.

• Students who perform well in their studies and CCAs are rewarded to help them excel further in their education.

• All of above.

• None of the above.

Meritocracy is practised through the awards of ____________________ and ________________________.

• medals, prizes

• book vouchers, shopping vouchers

• scholarships and bursaries

• Edusave Scholarship and Merit Bursary