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

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?

Chapter 1: What does it mean to be a Citizen of my Country?

4 ways to become a Singaporean

Advantagesof joining S’pore Society

Disadvantages of joining S’pore Society

Chapter 1: What does it mean to be a Citizen of my Country?

4 ways to become a Singaporean

Advantagesof joining S’pore Society

Disadvantages of joining S’pore Society

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

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

1. You are married to a Singaporean for at least two years.

2. You are a Singapore Permanent Resident for at least two years.

No longer granted.

1. You are a Permanent Resident for at least two years.

2. You are employed or have invested in Singapore.

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is the community of people around you.

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SCHOOLVILLAGE TOWN

CITYNATION/

COUNTRYWORLD

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?

Advantages of joining a society

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

Disadvantages of joining a society

Taxes

Economic Activity

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1. Volunteerism

2. Defence (National Service)

3. Electoral Duties

Chapter 1: What does it mean to be a Citizen of my Country?

4 ways to become a Singaporean

Advantagesof joining S’pore Society

Disadvantages of joining S’pore Society

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

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

1. guides/ controls the actions of any future government2. is usually created at the birth of a new nation3. guides all subsequent laws so they mustn't go against it4. is more difficult to alter than ordinary laws.

Preserve your life

Own your possessions

Worshipfreely

Be educated

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

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

is a feeling that you are not alone. You are part of a larger group because you all

share things/ actions in common.

Our Singlish Our National Anthem and Pledge

Our National Celebrations

Our food!

Chapter 1: What does it mean to be a Citizen of my Country?

4 ways to become a Singaporean

Advantagesof joining S’pore Society

Disadvantages of joining S’pore Society

Taxes

Economic Activity

Feedback

1) Volunteerism

2) Defence (National Service)

3) Electoral Duties

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

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

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

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

Legal status Identity Participation in public affairs