Social Studies & History Flashcards

What was the policy of using English as the main medium of instruction in Singapore schools called?

Answer: Bilingualism policy

Singapore's bilingual education policy made English the main medium of instruction while requiring students to learn their mother tongue (Mandarin, Malay, or Tamil) as a second language.

Who was Singapore's first Prime Minister?

Answer: Lee Kuan Yew

Lee Kuan Yew was Singapore's first and longest-serving Prime Minister, serving from 1959 to 1990. He led Singapore's transformation from a developing nation to a modern city-state.

What is the name of Singapore's annual budget exercise?

Answer: Singapore Budget

Singapore's Budget is presented annually by the Finance Minister in Parliament, outlining government revenue, expenditure, and economic policies for the year.

Which of the following best describes Singapore's approach to managing religious harmony?

Answer: Allowing freedom of religion while regulating religious harmony through laws like MRHA

Singapore uses the Maintenance of Religious Harmony Act (MRHA) and promotes interfaith dialogue while guaranteeing freedom of religion under the constitution.

What is the Corrupt Practices Investigation Bureau (CPIB) responsible for?

Answer: Investigating and preventing corruption

The CPIB is an independent government agency responsible for investigating and preventing corruption in both the public and private sectors in Singapore.

What term describes Singapore's policy of maintaining defence capabilities to deter potential threats?

Answer: Total Defence

Total Defence is Singapore's comprehensive defence framework covering Military, Civil, Economic, Social, Psychological, and Digital defence, involving the whole society.