This document discusses the key aspects of citizenship according to Chapter 1. It is divided into 3 parts: 1) Citizenship is shaped by having a legal status as defined by one's country in terms of rights and responsibilities. This includes becoming a citizen through birth, marriage, or naturalization. 2) Citizenship involves sharing a common identity with fellow citizens developed through common practices, way of life, interests and experiences. This fosters a sense of belonging. 3) Participating in improving one's society is the third aspect of citizenship. This can result in positive outcomes like a willingness to contribute to and care for the community when citizens feel closer connections to each other and their country.

1. Issue 1: Exploring Citizenship and Governance
Whose
responsibility is it
to work for the
good of society?
Chapter 1 What does it mean for me to be a citizen of
my country?
4
Chapter 2 How do we decide what is good for society? 28
Chapter 3 How can we work for the good of society? 68
Issue 2: Living in a Diverse Society
Is Harmony
achievable in a
diverse society?
Chapter 4 What is diversity? 104
Chapter 5 Why is there greater diversity in SG now? 134
Chapter 6 What are the experiences and effects of
living in a diverse society?
156
Chapter 7 How can we respond in a diverse society? 194
Issue 3: Being Part of a Globalised World
Is it necessarily
good to be part of
a globalised
world?
Chapter 8 What does it mean to live in a globalised
world?
252
Chapter 9 How do we respond to tensions arising from
some economic impacts of globalisation?
272

2. CITIZENSHIP
GOVERNANCEIssue 1

3. What does it mean
citizen of
my country
Chapter 1

4. 1) 4 people in each group
2) On the paper that your group is given,
 Draw a person in the middle of the paper
(represents a Singapore citizen).
 List down all the words
that you associate with
being a Singapore citizen.
Citizen
Take turns to
contribute a
word

5. Learning points:
Every one has a different perspective
on what it means to be a Singapore
citizen.
Our understanding affects how much
we participate in improving the society.
Citizen

6. Who is a Citizen? (TB pg. 6)
Citizens are people who belong to a country.
Citizenship means the status of being a citizen of a
particular country.
Citizenship is shaped by:
1. Having a legal status
2. Sharing a common identity with fellow countrymen
3. Participating in improving one’s society
What does it mean
citizen

7. 1. Citizenship shaped by having
a legal status
Being a member
of your CCA
Being a citizen of
Singapore
How to become a
member/citizen?
- By interest
- By choice
- Fill up the sign-up
sheet
- By marriage
- By descent
- By naturalisation
- By place of birth (not SG)
What are your
responsibilities?
- Go for trainings
regularly
- Organise CCA
activities
- Teach juniors
- Defend the country
- Keep the environment
clean
- Help improve society
What are your
rights?
- CCA points
- Leadership
position
- Voting during elections
- Access to education
- Freedom of speech and
religion
Handout pg. 1

8. 1. Citizenship shaped by having
a legal status
Ways to become a Citizen? (TB pg. 8-9)

10. 1. Citizenship shaped by having
a legal status
Ways to become a Citizen? (TB pg. 8-9)

12. 1. Citizenship shaped by having
a legal status
a. Citizenship in a democracy (TB pg. 10)
b. Rights of citizens (TB pg. 11-15)
c. Responsibilities of citizens (TB pg. 16-18)

13. 1. Citizenship shaped by having
a legal status
a. Citizenship in a democracy (TB pg. 10)
Democracy (demokratia) means…
Rule by the people (people power)
Citizens choose their own leaders to represent
them in government (vote during elections)

16. 1. Citizenship shaped by having
a legal status
a. Citizenship in a democracy (TB pg. 10)
Democracy (demokratia) means…
Rule by the people (people power)
Citizens choose their own leaders to represent
them in government (vote during elections)
Governments in a representative democracy…
Do not have unlimited powers to make decisions
Must act according to the laws of the country
(aka constitution)

17. 1. Citizenship shaped by having
a legal status
Having legal status
as a citizen
Example Explanation
(i) Citizenship in a
democracy
(TB pg. 10)
(ii) Rights of citizens
(TB pg. 11-15)
(iii) Responsibilities
of citizens
(TB pg. 16-18)
Handout pg. 3

18. 1. Citizenship shaped by having
a legal status
b. Rights of citizens (TB pg. 11-15)
Citizens’ rights are…
Protected by the law
Specified in a constitution to ensure that these
rights are respected by the law and everyone in the
country.
Why do countries need a constitution that specifies
the rights of citizens?

19. 1. Citizenship shaped by having
a legal status
b. Rights of citizens (TB pg. 11-15)
Constitution is…
A collection of rules that determine the creation
and operation of the government.
The supreme law of the country.
What rights do you think a Singapore citizen has?
TB pg. 13

20. 1. Citizenship shaped by having
a legal status
b. Rights of citizens (TB pg. 13)
ARTICLE NO. RIGHTS
9 Freedom / Liberty
10 No slavery / No forced labour
11 No punishment if person did not commit any crime
12 Equal protection / Equality
13 Freedom of movement
(to move and live within the country)
14 Freedom of speech
(subject to certain restrictions)
15 Freedom of religion
16 Education (no discrimination)

21. 1. Citizenship shaped by having
a legal status
b. Rights of citizens (TB pg. 14)
Right to freedom of speech… Consequences? Effects?
(a)Writing a negative blog post about
foreigners living in Singapore.
(b) Posting negative online messages
about another person’s religious
beliefs.
When I exercise my rights as a citizen, ONE thing I should
consider is…
Handout pg. 1

22. 1. Citizenship shaped by having
a legal status
b. Rights of citizens (TB pg. 13)
ARTICLE NO. RIGHTS
9 Freedom / Liberty
10 No slavery / No forced labour
11 No punishment if person did not commit any crime
12 Equal protection / Equality
13 Freedom of movement
(to move and live within the country)
14 Freedom of speech
(subject to certain restrictions)
15 Freedom of religion
16 Education (no discrimination)

23. 1. Citizenship shaped by having
a legal status
b. Rights of citizens (TB pg. 15)
Rights to education
Regardless of religion, race, descent etc  access
to public education & financial aid for education
Government ensures that every Singaporean
child receives an education for at least 10 years
TB pg. 15
Is this right enjoyed by everyone in other parts of
the world?
TB pg. 16

24. 1. Citizenship shaped by having
a legal status
b. Rights of citizens (TB pg. 15)

25. 1. Citizenship shaped by having
a legal status
b. Rights of citizens (TB pg. 16)
Rights to education
What is your response
about Malala’s decision to
campaign for all children
to be allowed to have an
education?
Do you feel the same way
about education as
Malaha? Why?
Handout pg. 2

26. 1. Citizenship shaped by having
a legal status
c. Responsibilities of citizens (TB pg. 16-18)
What are the duties of citizens?
Obey the laws of the land
Help other members in the community or society
Defend the country
Protect the environment

27. 1. Citizenship shaped by having
a legal status
c. Responsibilities of citizens (TB pg. 17)
National Service (SG)
 Why do we serve National Service in Singapore?
What is its purpose?
 What are the responsibilities required of male
Singaporeans during National Service?
 Do you think female Singaporeans should shoulder the
same National Service responsibilities as male citizens?
Why or why not?
 What roles should female Singaporeans play in defending
the nation, or supporting those who serve National Service?

28. 1. Citizenship shaped by having
a legal status
Having legal status
as a citizen
Example Explanation
(i) Citizenship in a
democracy
(TB pg. 10)
Citizens can
vote during
elections
The legal status as a citizen gives
Singaporeans power to elect their own
leaders in government
(ii) Rights of citizens
(TB pg. 11-15)
In Article 16,
Singapore
citizens are
given the rights
to education
Singaporean child has the right to receive:
- Public education (regardless of religion,
race, descent etc)
- Financial aid for education
- Education for at least 10 yrs.
(iii) Responsibilities
of citizens
(TB pg. 16-18)
Serve
national
service
It is the responsibility of male
Singaporean citizens to defend
Singapore.
Handout pg. 3

29. 1. Citizenship shaped by having
a legal status
c. Responsibilities of citizens (TB pg. 17)
Protect the environment (Canada)
Citizens must reduce waste and cut down pollution

30. 2. Citizenship shaped by
having a sense of identity
Common identity among country can be developed through:
Example How do these help us
have a sense of identity
with fellow countrymen?
Common practices
Shared way of life
Common interests
Common experiences
Handout pg. 3

31. What do you see in the picture?
How do these help to create a sense of identity among fellow Singaporeans?
How do you know?
Common Practices

32. What is the
picture about?
How do these help to create a sense of identity among fellow Singaporeans?
How do you know?
Shared Way of Life

33. What do you think the picture is about?
How do these help to create a sense of identity among fellow Singaporeans?
How do you know?
Common Interests

34. What do you see in the picture?
How do these help to create a sense of identity among fellow Singaporeans?
How do you know?
Common Experiences

35. 2. Citizenship shaped by
having a sense of identity
Common identity among country can be developed through:
Example How do these help us have
a sense of identity with
fellow countrymen?
Common practices Pledge taking &
Singing national
anthem daily
Shared way of life Use of Singlish in daily
conversations
Common interests Common love for
food
Common
experiences
Celebrating National
Day as a Nation
Handout pg. 3

36. 2. Citizenship shaped by
having a sense of identity
Sharing a common identity with fellow countrymen
National identity: a shared belief that one
belongs to the country.
Through common practices
Through a shared way of life
Through common interests
Through common experiences
How do these help us have a sense of identity
with fellow Singaporeans?

37. 2. Citizenship shaped by
having a sense of identity
Sharing a common identity with fellow countrymen
How do these help us have a sense of identity
with fellow Singaporeans?
Creates a bond with fellow Singaporeans
Feel strongly about similar things as other
Singaporeans
Strengthens sense of identity as Singaporeans
Feel closer to one another
Feel unique as a country
Sense of belonging to country

38. 3. Citizenship shaped by
participation in improving
society
Positive outcomes of citizenship may result:
When Singaporeans feel closer to one another and
the country…

39. 3. Citizenship shaped by
participation in improving
society
Some positive
outcomes of
citizenship:
Example How does this benefit
the country/society?
Contribution to
society
Willingness to care
for others in society
Handout pg. 4

40. Mr Benny Se Teo, a former addict set up a food
chain, Eighteen Chefs. He employs ex-offenders
and youths-at-risk for his food chain.
How does Mr Benny’s actions help society?
Why do you think Mr Benny want do something like that?
Contributing to Society

41. Caring for Others in Society
What do you see in the picture?
How does his actions help society?
Why do you think people will do something like that?

42. 3. Citizenship shaped by
participation in improving
society
Some positive
outcomes of
citizenship:
Example How does this benefit
the country/society?
Contribution to
society
Mr Benny SeTeo, a former
addict set up a food chain,
Eighteen Chefs to provide
employment for ex-offenders
and youths-at-risk.
Willingness to care
for others in
society
Youths going door-to-door
distributing masks to
residents during the haze
period in SG.
Handout pg. 4

43. 3. Citizenship shaped by
participation in improving
society
Positive outcomes of citizenship may result:
When Singaporeans feel closer to one another and
the country…
They would be more willing to care for others
Creates desire to contribute and improve society

44. Who is a Citizen? (TB pg. 6)
Citizens are people who belong to a country.
Citizenship means the status of being a citizen of a
particular country.
THREE attributes of citizenship:
1. Having a legal status
2. Sharing a common identity with fellow countrymen
3. Participating in improving one’s society
Recap: Closing Chapter 1

45. Now that you have learned what it means to be a
citizen, how do you think this understanding can affect
your contribution to society?
• My understanding of being a citizen will let me know and
do my responsibilities as a citizen.
• Having common ideology and experiences enable me to
empathise with other Singaporeans
• Having common identity enable me to find common
purpose to want to protect and stand up for my
country
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