Republic of Singapore
s 3
*3. Singapore shall be a sovereign republic to be known as the Republic of Singapore.
Constitution of the Republic of Singapore PART 2 — THE REPUBLIC AND THE CONSTITUTION
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Supremacy of Constitution
s 4
4. This Constitution is the supreme law of the Republic of Singapore and any law enacted by the Legislature after the commencement of this Constitution which is inconsistent with this Constitution shall, to the extent of the inconsistency, be void.
Amendment of Constitution
s 5
5.—(1) Subject to this Article and Article 8, the provisions of this Constitution may be amended by a law enacted by the Legislature. (2) A Bill seeking to amend any provision in this Constitution shall not be passed by Parliament unless it has been supported on Second and Third Readings by the votes of not less than two‑thirds of the total number of Members of Parliament (excluding nominated Members).[28/2016] (3) In this Article, “amendment” includes addition and repeal.
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