The Secrets of Continuous Governance by the People's Action Party in Singapore: A Focus on Parliamentary System Design

Rui Zhu

doi:10.54254/2753-7048/23/20230348

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The Secrets of Continuous Governance by the People's Action Party in Singapore: A Focus on Parliamentary System Design

Rui Zhu *^,1,

¹ Tianjin Normal University

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https://doi.org/10.54254/2753-7048/23/20230348

Abstract

Since Singapore's independence in 1965, the People's Action Party (PAP) has consistently maintained its position as the ruling party, securing an overwhelming majority of seats in the parliament. This paper seeks to explore the historical continuity and refinement process of the PAP's parliamentary system within the context of Singapore's parliamentary structure and discuss the impacts of these designs on the party's governance. By analyzing the PAP's contributions to the composition of the parliament and the design of the electoral system, this study reveals that the parliamentary system is a crucial component enabling the PAP's sustained rule. Evidently, within Singapore's parliamentary framework, the PAP has implemented numerous designs. On one hand, it leverages the procedural legitimacy inherent in the system to confer legitimacy upon its governance. On the other hand, it capitalizes on efficient and frequent design modifications to tailor the system to its advantage, ensuring the continuity of its rule.

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People Action’s Party, parliamentary system, election

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Zhu,R. (2023). The Secrets of Continuous Governance by the People's Action Party in Singapore: A Focus on Parliamentary System Design. Lecture Notes in Education Psychology and Public Media,23,7-11.

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