President of Singapore

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the origin of elected presidency?Constitutional amendment in 1991, with the first direct election held in 1993
2. What is the current incumbent?Tharman Shanmugaratnam, elected on September 14, 2023, with 70.41% of the vote
3. How is the President chosen?The President is elected by the people of Singapore. Before 1993, Parliament chose the President.
4. Why can the President veto the government budget?The President can stop a budget that would use too much of the country's savings. This helps keep Singapore's money safe for the future.

Head of State: The chief public representative of a country, embodying its sovereignty and unity, distinct from the head of government.
Custodial Powers: Specific constitutional authorities held by the President to safeguard national reserves, public appointments, and institutional integrity.
Westminster System: A parliamentary system where the executive branch derives its legitimacy from and is held accountable to the legislature, typically featuring a Prime Minister as head of government.
Council of Presidential Advisers (CPA): A body that advises the President on matters relating to the exercise of presidential powers, particularly concerning reserves and appointments.