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Constitutional Structure and Parliament Composition Anchors
Three organs of state, Parliament term and dissolution rules, Fifteenth Parliament seat composition, and elected-presidency milestone anchors.
Constitutional Structure and Parliament Composition Anchors
Narrative: government structure. Officeholders: officeholders. Election mechanics: elections and grc system.
Three organs of state
| Organ | Composition | Core function |
|---|---|---|
| Legislature | President + unicameral Parliament | Makes law; controls supply |
| Executive | Cabinet led by Prime Minister | Formulates and administers policy |
| Judiciary | Supreme Court + State Courts | Independent adjudication |
Source: Parliament system of government, accessed 9 August 2026.
Parliament term and election timing
| Rule | Anchor |
|---|---|
| Maximum Parliament term | 5 years from first meeting |
| General election after dissolution | Within 3 months |
| Voting system | First-past-the-post in SMCs and GRCs |
Source: Parliament system of government, accessed 9 August 2026.
Fifteenth Parliament composition (post-GE2025)
| Category | Count | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Total members | 108 | As at article verification |
| Elected MPs | 97 | 18 GRCs + 15 SMCs |
| NCMPs | 2 | Best-performing losing opposition candidates |
| NMPs | 9 | Non-partisan appointees |
Source: Wikipedia 15th Parliament summary cross-checked with Parliament/ELD framing in government structure, accessed 9 August 2026. Do not confuse NCMP/NMP with elected seats.
Presidency milestone
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Elected presidency introduced | Constitutional changes 1991 |
| Custodial powers | Past reserves, key appointments, certain detentions — not general policy veto |
Source: presidency and Parliament materials, accessed 8 August 2026.
Legislative process (identity)
Bill stages: first reading → second reading debate → committee of whole/select committee → third reading → Presidential Council for Minority Rights (with exemptions) → presidential assent.
Source: AGC legislative process, accessed 9 August 2026.
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- SG
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- one dated anchor in constitutional-structure-anchors
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Dates describe this record’s own period and applicability. A verification date does not mean a rule is currently in force.
Sources
- Parliament — System of Government Accessed 2026-08-09
- AGC — Legislative Process Accessed 2026-08-09
- Wikipedia — 15th Parliament (orientation only) Accessed 2026-08-09
Collection as of 2026-10-07 · An expanding collection. Published counts show available knowledge, not complete coverage of Singapore.