Who is the head of the government of the Republic of Singapore?
Q: Who is the head of the government of the Republic of Singapore?
A: The Prime Minister of the Republic of Singapore is the head of the government.
Q: How is the Prime Minister of Singapore chosen?
A: The President of Singapore chooses a Member of Parliament (MP) who is likely to be supported by a majority of MPs.
Q: When was the first Prime Minister of Singapore chosen?
A: The first Prime Minister of Singapore was chosen in 1959 by the Governor of Singapore, later the Yang di-Pertuan Negara (head of state).
Q: Did the title of Prime Minister change after Singapore merged with the Federation of Malaya, Sarawak and British North Borneo?
A: No, the title of Prime Minister did not change after Singapore merged with the Federation of Malaya, Sarawak and British North Borneo.
Q: Who was the first Prime Minister of Singapore?
A: Lee Kuan Yew was the first Prime Minister of Singapore from 1959 to 1990.
Q: Who succeeded Lee Kuan Yew as Prime Minister of Singapore?
A: Goh Chok Tong succeeded Lee Kuan Yew as Prime Minister of Singapore.
Q: Who replaced Goh Chok Tong as Prime Minister of Singapore?
A: Lee Kuan Yew's son, Lee Hsien Loong, replaced Goh Chok Tong as Prime Minister of Singapore.
