Singapore (Political Setting)
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Singapore is a parliamentary democracy with a president as head of state and a prime minister as head of government. The president is directly elected by voters and serves a six-year term. Legislative power lies with the 84-member parliament, elected to five-year terms. In addition to elected members, the parliament includes nominated members and those appointed from opposition parties. The judiciary consists of the Supreme Court and subordinate courts.
Singapore (Political Setting)
- 1. Political Setting: Singapore Reported by: Jehanan Fabuna (Crim. 2-A, Group 5)
- 2. Political Setting: Singapore • Singapore is a parliamentary democracy governed under a 1959 constitution, promulgated when Singapore became a self- governing state. The constitution was amended in 1963 when Singapore joined with Sarawak,
- 3. Political Setting: Singapore North Borneo (now Sabah), and the Federation of Malaya to form Malaysia. In 1965 the constitution was amended again when Singapore separated from Malaysia to form an independent republic. Voting is
- 4. Political Setting: Singapore compulsory for all Singaporeans 21 years of age and older.
- 5. Political Setting: Singapore A. Executive A president, elected to a six-year term, is Singapore’s head of state, and a prime minister is head of government. The president used to be elected by parliament, but by a 1991 constitutional amendment the president is now
- 6. Political Setting: Singapore elected directly by the voters. In order to run for president, candidates must be declared eligible by the Presidential Elections Committee, a body composed of governmental ministers that screens candidates
- 7. Political Setting: Singapore based on qualifications outlined in the Singapore constitution. The president acts on the advice of the cabinet, which is responsible to the parliament and headed by the prime minister. The cabinet is
- 8. Political Setting: Singapore appointed by the president from among the members of parliament.
- 9. Political Setting: Singapore B. Legislature Legislative power is vested in a one-house parliament, which includes 84 members who are popularly elected to serve five- year terms. They are elected from single-member and multi-
- 10. Political Setting: Singapore member constituencies. For the latter type, known as group representation constituencies, members are elected in teams of 4 to 6, and at least 1 member of each team must be of a minority (non-Chinese) ethnic group.
- 11. Political Setting: Singapore In addition to elected members, the parliament may also include up to 9 politically neutral members nominated by the president and up to 3 members appointed from opposition political parties. Nominated
- 12. Political Setting: Singapore members serve two-year terms and have restricted voting rights. The purpose of the nominated and appointed members is to ensure parliament represents a wide range of views. Nominated members are distinguished professionals or public servants.
- 13. Political Setting: Singapore C. Judiciary Judicial power is vested in the Supreme Court and the subordinate courts. The Supreme Court consists of the High Court and the Court of Appeal. Supreme Court judges are
- 14. Political Setting: Singapore appointed by the president, with the consent of the prime minister.
- 15. Political Setting: Singapore Source: Microsoft ® Encarta ® 2009. © 1993-2008 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
- 21. Republic of the Philippines CAPIZ STATE UNIVERSITY Dumarao Satellite College, Dumarao, Capiz Theme: “Understanding Better the Political, Economic & Socio-Cultural Setting of Southeast Asian Nations for Peace, Prosperity & People” March 09, 2015 (8:00-11:30 am) Campus Library