1.
1.1 What does it mean for me to be a citizen of my
country?

2.
Being a part
of Singapore
Society
Chapter 1: What
does it mean to
be a Citizen of
my Country?
Chapter 2: How
do we decide
what is good for
society?
Chapter 3: How
can we work for
the good of
society?

3.
Chapter 1: What
does it mean to be a
Citizen of my
Country?
4 ways to become a
Singaporean
Advantages
of joining S’pore Society
Disadvantages of joining
S’pore Society

4.
Chapter 1: What
does it mean to be a
Citizen of my
Country?
4 ways to become a
Singaporean
Advantages
of joining S’pore Society
Disadvantages of joining
S’pore Society

5.
You are born outside Singapore with at
least one of your parents is a
Singaporean.

6.
You were born in Singapore with at
least one parent who is a
Singaporean citizen.

7.
1. You are married to a
Singaporean for at least two
years.
2. You are a Singapore
Permanent Resident for at
least two years.

8.
No longer granted.

9.
1. You are a Permanent Resident
for at least two years.
2. You are employed or have
invested in Singapore.

10.
A of a is the
as a of the .

11.
is the community of people around you.

12.
CLASS
CCA
SCHOOL
VILLAGE TOWN

13.
CITY
NATION/
COUNTRY
WORLD

14.
Please answer the following questions
on a piece of rough paper:
1. Why do you join a society in the first place?
2. What are the benefits of joining a society?
3. What are the disadvantages of joining a society?
4. Are there any people that aren’t members of any
nation?

15.
Advantages of joining a society

16.
Shared Labour
Shared Knowledge
1) The Constitution – the Law
2) Security – protects your rights
3) Legality – the Law protects your rights
4) Shared Identity/ Group Identity/ National Identity

17.
Disadvantages of joining a society

18.
Taxes
Economic Activity
Feedback
1. Volunteerism
2. Defence (National Service)
3. Electoral Duties

19.
Chapter 1: What
does it mean to be a
Citizen of my
Country?
4 ways to become a
Singaporean
Advantages
of joining S’pore Society
Disadvantages of joining
S’pore Society

20.
Shared Labour
Shared Knowledge
1) The Constitution – the law
2) Security – Protects your rights
3) Legality – The law protects your rights
4) Shared Identity/ Group Identity/ National Identity

21.
Shared Labour
Shared Knowledge
1) The Constitution – the law
2) Security – Protects your rights
3) Legality – The law protects your rights
4) Shared Identity/ Group Identity/ National Identity

22.
1. guides/ controls the actions of any future government
2. is usually created at the birth of a new nation
3. guides all subsequent laws so they mustn't go against it
4. is more difficult to alter than ordinary laws.

23.
Preserve your
life
Own your
possessions
Worship
freely
Be educated

24.
1. Protects your rights.
2. Punishes those who take away your rights.

25.
Shared Labour
Shared Knowledge
1) The Constitution – the law
2) Security – Protects your rights
3) Legality – The law protects your rights
4) Shared Identity/ Group Identity/ National Identity

26.
is a feeling that you are not alone.
You are part of a larger group because you all
share things/ actions in common.

27.
Our Singlish Our National
Anthem and Pledge
Our National
Celebrations
Our food!

28.
Chapter 1: What
does it mean to be a
Citizen of my
Country?
4 ways to become a
Singaporean
Advantages
of joining S’pore Society
Disadvantages of joining
S’pore Society

29.
Taxes
Economic Activity
Feedback
1) Volunteerism
2) Defence (National Service)
3) Electoral Duties

30.
You are expected to play a part in the
defence of Singapore (if you are male) by
serving out your National Service in the
SAF/ SPF/ SCDF

31.
You are expected to keep yourself
informed about local current affairs so
that you will vote intelligently/ wisely in
your nations elections

32.
You are expected to give back to society
by either contributing your money, or
volunteering your time and effort to
charities/ social organisations.

33.
A is someone who has been
forced to flee his country because of persecution,
war, or violence.

34.
Legal status Identity Participation in
public affairs