The Constitution of the Republic of Singapore, 1965

The fundamental law of Singapore declares that the country shall be a sovereign republic to be known as the Republic of Singapore. The constitution also specifically prohibits surrender or transfer of the sovereignty of the Republic of Singapore, as well as the relinquishment of control over the Singapore Police Force or the Singapore Armed Force unless supported by a two-thirds vote at a national referendum. 

The constitution recognizes fundamental liberties of persons including:

• The right to life or personal liberty
• Prohibition against slavery and forced labor
• Protection against retrospective criminal laws and repeated trials
• Right to equality and equal protection of the law
• Freedom of abode and movement
• Freedom of speech, assembly and association
• Freedom of religion
• Rights in respect of education

The constitution also sets out the structure of government with the President as the Head of State and upon whom the executive authority in Singapore vests. There shall also be a Singapore Cabinet consisting of the Prime Minister and other ministers appointed, as well as a Council of Presidential Advisers. Legislative power is vested in the Legislature, consisting of the President and Parliament, while judicial power is vested in the Supreme Court and subordinate courts provided by written law. It also contains provisions on citizenship and special powers against subversion.