CITIZENSHIP

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

BY THE END OF THE LESSON

We will be able to,• Describe the ways to become a citizen

in Singapore.

GUIDING QUESTION1. What does it mean for me to be a

citizen of my country?

HOW DID YOU BECOME A SINGAPORE CITIZEN?

QUESTION• What are the three ways to become a

Singapore citizen?

WAYS TO BECOME A CITIZEN

1. By descent– A newborn can become a Singaporean when

he/she have at least one Singaporean parent.2. By marriage– A foreigner can become a Singaporean By

marrying a Singaporean.3. By naturalisation– A foreigner can become a Singaporean by

being a PR for at least two years and gainfully employed.

GUIDING QUESTION1. What does it mean for me to be a

citizen of my country?

BY THE END OF THE LESSON

We will be able to,• List the three attributes of citizenship.• Describe how citizenship can be

shaped by legal status.

CITIZENSHIP SHAPED BY LEGAL STATUS

1. Citizenship in a democracy2. Rights of citizens3. Responsibilities of citizens

CITIZENSHIP IN A DEMOCRACY

• In a representative democracy, citizens elect their leaders.

• These representatives form the government and are given the authority to make decisions on behalf of the citizens.

• I am a citizen because ...

RIGHTS OF CITIZENS• The constitution is a collection of

rules that determine the creation and operation of the government and is the supreme law of the land.

• The rights of citizens are included as part of the constitution.

• I am a citizen because ...

RESPONSIBILITIES OF CITIZENS

• As citizens, we have to fulfill our responsibilities such as to obey the laws of the land.

• I am a citizen because ...

CITIZENSHIP SHAPED BY IDENTITY

• Sense of identity:– A shared belief that we belong to the

same country.– Examples?

CITIZENSHIP SHAPED BY PARTICIPATION

• Participation– Common practices such as ...

SOURCE INVESTIGATION

• Study Source A (textbook page 21).•  What does citizenship mean to this

American? Explain your answer.

• Citizenship means...• I know this from ...

SOURCE INVESTIGATION

• Citizenship means being responsible citizens by being law-abiding.

• I know this from “Citizenship is certainly about observing the law”.

• Citizenship means participating in common activities.

• I know this from “... ... ”

SOURCE INVESTIGATION

• Study Sources A, B, C, D E and F (textbook page 24, 25).

• Choose three sources. • What does citizenship mean to these

sources? Explain your answer.

• Citizenship means...• I know this from ...