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What was the primary purpose of the Rendel Constitution introduced in 1955?
Which of the following areas were local ministers responsible for under the Rendel Constitution?
Who became Singapore’s first Chief Minister after the 1955 General Elections?
Which political party was NOT one of the main new political parties during the 1955 elections?
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What was a significant outcome of the 1955 General Elections in Singapore?
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Which area did British ministers NOT retain control over after the Rendel Constitution was enacted?
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What characterized the electoral landscape during the 1955 General Elections in Singapore?
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What was LKY's position after the 1955 elections?
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What is SPP, PAP, and LF?
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The Legislative Assembly would be fully elected by ___ ___ after the Rendel Constituition The constitution allowed for ___ self-government comprising both local and British ministers
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Study Notes
The Rendel Constitution
- Introduced in July 1955 by Sir George Rendel, as a response to local unrest in Singapore.
- Aimed to introduce limited self-government in Singapore.
- Proposed a Legislative Assembly fully elected by the people, with a 1955 general election.
- Established a system with both local and British ministers.
- Local ministers were responsible for areas like housing, trade, education, and healthcare.
- British ministers retained control over external affairs, defence, law, finance, and internal security.
1955 General Elections
- The first fully elected Legislative Assembly in Singapore.
- 79 candidates vying for 25 seats.
- The emergence of new political parties like the Singapore Progressive Party (SPP), the People's Action Party (PAP), and the Labour Front (LF), provided voters with more choices and a promise of greater self-government.
- The elections represented a move toward greater democratic local governance in Singapore.
Outcomes of the 1955 Election
- David Marshall was elected as Singapore's first Chief Minister.
- Lee Kuan Yew was elected as an opposition member in the Legislative Assembly.
- Both Marshall and Lee advocated for democracy in Singapore.
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Explore the key elements of the Rendel Constitution introduced in 1955, which aimed to establish limited self-government in Singapore. Delve into the significance of the first fully elected Legislative Assembly and the political parties that emerged during the 1955 general elections, fostering a new era of democratic governance in Singapore.
