What are the 3 constitutional documents of Singapore?
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What are the 3 constitutional documents of Singapore?
It was a conglomeration of three separate documents: the Constitution of the State of Singapore 1963, the Republic of Singapore Independence Act 1965 and portions of the Malaysian Federal Constitution imported through the Republic of Singapore Independence Act.
Is there any book on constitution?
The Indian Constitution: Cornerstone of a Nation The list starts with one of the most important books written on the constitution of India and will end with one.
Does Singapore have a written constitution?
Singapore has a written constitution.
Where is the real Book of constitution?
The original of the book is kept in a special helium-filled case in the Library of the Parliament of India.
What is Article 12 of the Constitution?
The Twelfth Amendment requires a person to receive a majority of the electoral votes for vice president for that person to be elected vice president by the Electoral College. If no candidate for vice president has a majority of the total votes, the Senate, with each senator having one vote, chooses the vice president.
Who found Singapore?
Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles
Modern Singapore was founded in the 19th century, thanks to politics, trade and a man known as Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles. During this time, the British empire was eyeing a port of call in this region to base its merchant fleet, and to forestall any advance made by the Dutch.
What is Constitution book?
The Constitution of India is the supreme law of India. It lays down the framework defining fundamental political principles, establishes the structure, procedures, powers and duties of government institutions and sets out fundamental rights, directive principles and the duties of citizens.
Is Singapore law based on English law?
The roots of Singapore’s legal system can be traced back to the English legal system and it has evolved over the years. Our sources of law are derived from our Constitution, legislation, subsidiary legislation (e.g. Rules and Regulations etc) and judge-made law.
Who has the world’s longest Constitution?
Indian constitution is the longest written constitution in the world which originally had 395 articles, divided into 22 parts and 8 schedules. At present, our constitution contains 448 articles, with 12 schedules.
Who wrote the book Constitution?
| Constitution of India | |
|---|---|
| Author(s) | B. R. Ambedkar (Chairman of the Drafting Committee) B. N. Rau (Constitutional Advisor to the Constituent Assembly) Surendra Nath Mukherjee (Chief Draftsman of the Constituent Assembly) and other members of Constituent Assembly |
| Signatories | 284 members of the Constituent Assembly |
What is the nickname for Singapore?
‘The Garden City’ is another popular nickname, referring to Singapore’s manicured sidewalks and infrastructure. ‘The Fine City’ is a nickname that was in vogue on tourist t-shirts, a pun based on the many rules and regulations in Singapore and the corresponding signs threatening fines if the rules are flouted.
How many pages are in the Constitution?
A:It has 416 pages.
