Question

Singapore banned the import, manufacture, and sales of chewing gum in the country since wads of gum were making a mess on sidewalks, buses, and subway trains. Violators are subject to severe penalties, and before buying a pack consumers must register their names and addresses. This, according to author William Greider, demonstrates that Singapore's government:

Answer 1

Answer:

Singapore way of governance is undisputed by their citizens based on the question. The statement shows that their is a definite harsh and strict way of rule in Singapore. Here is why,

Explanation: Whenever a state can administer a form of punishment to its people on otherwise non life threatening matters, it clearly shows that:

1. The state itself has a style of leadership that is somewhat harsh and autocratic.

2.Their is a definite sense of grip by the leaders to control and dictate what suits their desire.

3.These could also translate as an effective method of governance if the people are fairly okay with the implementations and rules in place. For Singapore all the above seem to fall in place concerning the above question. Therefore it is safe to say all three points apply in the above question concerning Singapore.

Answer 2

Answer:

E) all of the above

Explanation:

Singapore is one of the most dynamic economies in the world rapidly passing from a poor country to a developed nation. It is considered the most competitive economy in the world according to the World Economic Forum 2019 ranking, but it is also has a very strict autocratic government.

Formally it is a democracy, which doesn't seem to fit the definition of an autocracy, but its laws are extremely harsh and severe. At least economically it has worked pretty well for them, since its citizens have achieved a very high standard of living.

It is very hard for western cultures to understand what happens in Singapore, but it started as a place that no country wanted even as a colony and one person (Yusof bin Ishak) basically decided that he would run it and make it prosper. It basically went from the basement of economic underdevelopment to the penthouse of rich nations in just three decades.

That is why many people from Singapore are willing to trade certain freedoms for a much better life. Their system is very strict but it works for them, and considering the alternative of being a slum, they are probably happy living that way.