Suddenly there is a renew interest on 2-chamber parliament and the elected president system as seen in the Straits Times. Why? Despite getting nearly 70% endorsement in recent general election, what is the worry for the PAP? As the opinion piece writer suggested, with absolutely control of current one-house parliament, the PAP can easily remove the Elected President if he or she is found not suitable. This is actually the issue. With a one-party parliament, voters still want to have checks and balances. The IPS post-GE2015 survey clearly indicates such a trend or demand. If we look back in PE2011, voters were divided in their choice. And the pro-PAP candidate Tony Tan only won by few thousand votes. With an even one-sided parliament and stronger ‘mandate’ in 2015, how will it affect the ‘checks and balances’ position? Will they elect a non-PAP endorsed President to check the PAP government? It is highly possible. Anyway, an independent-minded President under the ...