Singapore · MOE Syllabus Outcomes
Secondary 3 CCE
This curriculum examines the intersection of individual rights and collective responsibility within the Singaporean democratic framework. Students analyze the structures of government and the ethical underpinnings of law to prepare for active participation in civil society.
Foundations of Governance
Exploration of the constitutional principles and the separation of powers that define the Singaporean state.
Understanding the Constitution as the supreme law of the land and how it protects citizens.
Analyzing the distinct roles of the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary.
Examining the unique role of the President as a safeguard for national reserves and integrity.
Rights, Responsibilities, and Representation
Investigating the relationship between the state and the individual through the lens of civil rights and civic duties.
A study of the rights guaranteed to citizens and the legal limits placed upon them.
Understanding how representative democracy functions through the voting system and GRCs.
Moving beyond voting to explore advocacy, volunteering, and community engagement.
The Legislative Process and Policy Making
Tracing the journey of a bill from proposal to law and the ethical considerations involved in policy design.
Analyzing how the government decides to spend national wealth and tax revenue.
The role of parliamentary committees in investigating complex national issues.
Justice and the Legal System
Examining the principles of the judicial system, criminal justice, and the ethics of punishment.
How the court system determines truth and delivers justice through legal combat.
Comparing different philosophies of punishment and rehabilitation in the legal system.
Considering how laws adapt to new technologies like AI and online harms.
Social Cohesion and Diversity
Analyzing the policies and ethics behind maintaining harmony in a multi-cultural city-state.
Evaluating the impact of the Ethnic Integration Policy and other harmony-focused laws.
Examining the Maintenance of Religious Harmony Act and the secular nature of the state.
Discussing the ethics of meritocracy and the government's role in social mobility.
Singapore in a Global Context
Understanding the nation's place in the international community and the ethics of foreign policy.
How a small state navigates global politics and international agreements.
Addressing transnational issues like climate change and human rights.
Analyzing how nations negotiate and the role of Singapore in ASEAN.