Singapore has one national political system for the entire country. Parliament makes laws and consists of elected Members of Parliament. The Cabinet, led by the Prime Minister, directs the government and public administration. The President is separately elected and performs constitutional functions, while the courts interpret and apply the law. Public services carry out government policies and provide services such as education, healthcare, housing and transport. Elections connect citizens to this system: parliamentary elections choose representatives, and presidential elections choose the President. Parliamentary constituencies include Group Representation Constituencies, where teams of candidates stand together, and Single Member Constituencies, where one candidate stands. The parliamentary result determines which political group can form the government. Eligible Singapore citizens have a civic duty to vote.
Politics in Singapore
Politics in Singapore operates within a sovereign city-state and parliamentary republic. One national government serves the whole island rather than separate states or provinces. The President, Parliament, Cabinet, courts, public services and elections have distinct roles in governing the country.
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