Chapter 1: What does it mean for me to be a citizen of my country

Chapter 1: What does it mean for me to be a citizen of my country

1. Different attributes shaping citizenship

   • Citizenship shaped by legal status
     • Rights
       • Access to public education
       • Freedom to practice religion
       • Access to healthcare
       • People must exercise their rights responsibly so as to not harm others and maintain respect and consideration for other people
     • Responsiblitities
       • Protecting country (serving NS)
       • Observing laws of the country
       • Voting
     • Ways to become a citizen
       • By descent (at least 1 parent is citizen)
       • By country of birth
       • By marriage
       • By naturalisation
     • Citizenship in a Democracy
       • "Rule by the people": The people elect leaders to represent them
         • Government has been given authority to make decisions on behalf of the people
           • Required to act according to laws
             • Laws: The constitution
           • E.g. Singapore --> representative democracy with constitutiuons
   • Citizenship shaped by identity and participation
     • Sense of belonging
       • Creates desire to be involved in the affairs of the country
       • Shared belief between citizens
         • Common aspects in the their way of life