Principles of Good Governance

What is an important quality for leaders to have in order to ensure the stability and progress of a country?

• Integrity

• Creativity

• Empathy

• Persistence

What does the government need to do in order to anticipate change and stay relevant?

• Be forward-looking

• Stay stagnant

• Be reactive

• Ignore the signs

What principle guides the development of Singapore and rewards individuals based on merit?

• Nepotism

• Meritocracy

• Corruption

• Discrimination

How can citizens feel a greater sense of belonging and be more willing to work towards the good of society?

• By having no say in policies

• By being excluded from decision-making

• By having a stake in the country's future

• By being isolated from the community

What is one example of Singapore's effort to tackle the challenge of rising sea levels?

• Ignoring the issue

• Promoting gambling

• Building more casinos

• Marina Bay Sands

How are students in government and specialised schools rewarded according to their abilities and effort?

• Based on their race

• Based on their family background

• Based on their merit

• Based on their religion

What does providing stake for everyone and opportunities for all entail?

• Ignoring the needs of the people

• Encouraging citizens to share their views

• Excluding citizens from decision-making

• Limiting opportunities for certain groups

What is the key to minimising threats and maximising opportunities for the people of Singapore?

• Being backward-looking

• Being reactive

• Ignoring the future

• Being forward-looking

What is the main focus of the Let's Buzz activity mentioned in the text?

• Promoting dishonesty

• Discussing leadership in the government

• Encouraging corruption

• Ignoring the importance of leaders

What is the purpose of the Our Singapore Conversation initiative mentioned in the text?

• To promote division

• To discourage feedback

• To strengthen sense of belonging

• To limit citizen participation