Good Governance in Singapore Quiz

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What is Transparency International's definition of corruption?

Unfair allocation of resources
Inefficient government spending
Misuse of public funds for personal benefit
Abuse of power for private gain (correct)

What is one of the main activities of Transparency International in the fight against corruption?

Developing new technologies
Raising awareness (correct)
Providing legal services
Organizing protests

According to the Corruption Perceptions Index 2022, which economy ranked fifth in terms of perceived corruption?

Ireland
Australia
Singapore (correct)
Sweden

How does Singapore's meritocracy system encourage the development of individuals?

Encouraging the best and brightest regardless of background (A) Signup and view all the answers

What do the rankings in the Corruption Perceptions Index indicate?

Perceived levels of corruption in the public sector (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does Transparency International measure corruption perception across economies?

Using data from various sources (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is considered as perhaps the single most important factor in eradicating poverty and promoting development?

Good governance (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a key dimension of good governance for Singapore?

Protection of civil rights (A) Signup and view all the answers

Some argue that Singapore's remarkable growth over the last 50 years would not have occurred without what?

Restrictions on political and civil rights (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to NUS - Connie CHUNG, what is indicated as most important in a country's development?

Sound economic policy (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT listed as an indicator of good governance in the text?

Control of civil liberties (B) Signup and view all the answers

What were the most reliable predictors of overall good governance in the Chandler Institute of Governance Index 2023?

Rule of law, ethical leadership, and property rights (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which country topped the world ranking on Government Effectiveness in 2020 according to the Chandler Institute of Governance Index?

Singapore (D) Signup and view all the answers

How many countries were evaluated by the Chandler Institute of Governance Index in 2023?

104 (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which country came after Singapore in the top 10 ranking of Government Effectiveness according to the Chandler Institute of Governance Index 2023?

Switzerland (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are the seven pillars based on which countries are scored in the Chandler Institute of Governance Index?

Rule of law, transparency, and free and fair elections (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which indicators were highlighted as the most reliable predictors of good governance according to the Chandler Institute of Governance Index?

Rule of law, ethical leadership, and property rights (C) Signup and view all the answers