SRQ Q7

Explain two factors towards a focus
(and weigh).

SRQ Q7 requires students to describe and explain two factors towards a question focus (N-level: explain two factors ; O-level: explain two factors + weigh).

These factors are based on the content taught in Issues 1, 2, 3 of the syllabus.

Students are provided with stimuli (Extracts 2 and 3) corresponding to the two factors.

N-level questions (explain only)

Explain how cultural exchanges and common spaces build harmony in Singapore's diverse society. (Specimen 2016).
Explain how individuals and organised groups in Singapore work for the good of society. (N-level 2017).
Explain how the government of Singapore maintains order within Singapore and protects Singapore from external threats. (N-level 2018).
Explain how foreign manpower brings benefits and challenges to Singapore. (N-level 2019).
Explain how a government contributes to the good of society by safeguarding the interests of its citizens and providing goods and services for the public. (N-level 2020).
Explain how the growth of MNCs and developments in transportation drive globalisation in the 21st century. (N-level 2021).
Explain how race and ethnicity, and socioeconomic status contribute to a diverse society. (N-level 2022).
Explain how citizens can contribute to the good of society as individuals and by organising themselves into groups. (N-level 2023).
Explain how living in a diverse society brings benefits and challenges. (N-level 2024).
Explain how a government contributes to the good of society by maintaining law and order and protecting national interests. (N-level 2025).

O-level questions (explain & weigh)

Do you think that the local government has a more important role to play than the international community in helping to prevent acts of terrorism? (Specimen 2016).
How far do you agree that the positive impact of living in a diverse society is more significant than the negative impact? (O-level 2017).
Do you think that the government or individuals should have the greater responsibility for healthcare costs? (O-level 2018).
Do you think that individual actions have a more important role to play than global solutions in addressing cyber-security threats? (O-level 2019).
Do you agree that it is more challenging for a government to manage the competing needs and interests of citizens than to strengthen citizens' sense of belonging? (O-level 2020).
Do you think integration is more important than assimilation in managing socio-cultural diversity? (O-level 2021).
Do you think globalisation brings about more economic benefits or challenges? (O-level 2022).
For the good of Singapore society, do you think it is more important for the government to maintain internal order or provide goods and services for the public? (O-level 2023).
Do you think the cultural impact of globalisation is greater on entertainment than on food? (O-level 2024A).
Do you think managing transnational terrorism by individual countries is more effective than through cooperation among countries? (O-level 2024B).
Is managing differing needs, interests and priorities more challenging for a government than managing trade-offs? (O-level 2025)

_SRQ7 Timed Prac compilation.pdf

SRQ7 (Issue 1)

Issue 1: Exploring Citizenship and Governance

1 Citizenship: Do you think that the legal status of citizenship is more important than shared values in creating a sense of belonging? EYA. [8]
2A Functions of Govt: Is the Legislature or the Executive more critical in managing national challenges? EYA. [8]
2B Role of Govt: For the good of Singapore society, is it more important for the government to maintain law and order or to provide public goods? EYA. [8]
3A Trade-offs: Do you think it is more difficult for the government to resolve differing priorities or unequal sharing of costs? EYA. [8]
3B Principles shaping Governance: In your view, is anticipating change and staying relevant more important than providing a stake for everyone in promoting Singapore’s development? EYA. [8]
4 Working for Good of Society: In your opinion, is it more important for community groups to address the needs of society or to strengthen citizens’ sense of belonging to the country? EYA. [8]

SRQ7 (Issue 2)

Issue 2: Living in a Diverse Society

5 Identity and Diversity: Does race and ethnicity or socio-economic status contribute more to diversity in society? EYA. [8]
6 Effects of Diversity (+/-): Does prejudice and misconceptions pose a greater challenge than competition for resources? EYA. [8]
7A Responses to Socio-CULTURAL diversity: Do you think integration is more important than assimilation in managing socio-cultural diversity? EYA. [8]
7B Responses to Socio-ECONOMIC diversity: Do you think that the government or individuals should have the greater responsibility for healthcare costs? EYA. [8]

SRQ7 (Issue 3)

Issue 3: Being Part of a Globalised World

8 Drivers of Globalisation: In your opinion, do developments in digital technology play a greater role than growth of multinational corporations in driving global connections? EYA. [8]
9 Economic impacts of Globalisation: Do you think globalisation brings about more economic benefits or challenges? EYA. [8]
10 Cultural impacts of Globalisation: Do you think that governments or individuals are more effective at managing the cultural impacts of globalisation? EYA. [8]
11 Security impacts of Globalisation: Do you think cyber-threats or transnational terrorism poses a greater threat to society? EYA. [8]

SRQ Q7 Padlet Practice (Chapters 4, 5, and 6)

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