Prime Minister of Singapore

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/prime-minister-of-singapore

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 current prime minister?Lawrence Wong
2. What is the date of assumption of office?May 15, 2024
3. How is the Prime Minister chosen?The President picks a person who has the confidence of most members of Parliament. Usually this person is the leader of the biggest political party or coalition.
4. Why does the Prime Minister need the support of Parliament?The Prime Minister must keep the Parliament’s confidence to stay in office. If Parliament loses confidence, the Prime Minister may resign and new elections could happen.

Head of Government: The chief executive responsible for the day-to-day administration and policy direction of a country.
Westminster System: A parliamentary democratic model characterized by a fusion of executive and legislative powers and executive accountability to the legislature.
Vote of No Confidence: A parliamentary procedure where the legislature expresses its disapproval of the government, potentially leading to its resignation.