The Rendel Constitution proposed limited self-government for Singapore by establishing elected local ministers to govern areas like housing, health, trade, and education, while British ministers would still control internal security, defense, law, finance, and external affairs. It led to the formation of new political parties in Singapore and greater public interest in the 1955 election as parties campaigned on anti-colonial platforms, attracting more voters who wanted less British influence.

1. Rendel Constitution For recommendation of limited self-government

2. Rendel Constitution Local leaders elected by the people Governor Council of Ministers Legislative Assembly

3. Areas of Government under elected local ministers Housing Health Trade and Industry Education

4. Areas of Government under nominated British ministers Internal security External defence Law Finance External affairs

5. Rendel Constitution Brought about a mushroom of political parties Labour Front People’s Action Party Brought about new interests in the political arena in Singapore

6. 1955 Election Political parties contested to win votes Higher public’s interest in election due to greater degree of self government Campaign focused on anti-colonialism Increased no. of voters Voted for political parties that were not pro-British and conservative

7. Websites Election broadcast 1 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCuDwTgzA5g Election broadcast 2 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yfJfhGDGeFQ