1962 Constitution

The 1962 Constitution of Singapore established the framework for the nation's government, defining its political structure, rights, and laws. It created a parliamentary system with a President as head of state and a Cabinet led by the Prime Minister. The Constitution guarantees fundamental rights for citizens and set up institutions to uphold justice, security, and economic development. It also outlined the process for amending laws and ensuring national stability. Overall, it laid the foundation for Singapore's governance, balancing the authority of elected leaders with protections for individual rights, and guiding the country's development into an independent republic.