An introduction to the basic concepts and tenets of political science focusing on politics, governance, and government. The course also tackles the 1897 Philippine Constitution-the fundamental law of the republic. The course is focused on providing interpretations of the constitution specifically. The executive branch, the Legislative Branch, the Judicial Branch, and the Bill of Rights. This is a three-unit course in the Philippine education system mandated by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) for the tertiary level.
At the end of the semester, the student is expected to manifest the following competencies:
1. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the provision of the constitution by developing an analysis paper on the function of the branches of government and the right of the people.
2. Analyze the basic concepts, principles, doctrines applied in the existence of the state.
3. Internalize and exercise general rights and constitutional rights enshrined in the law.
4. Classify competently the branches of government and the constitutional commissions.
5. Demonstrate the spirit of intellectual maturity by subscribing to the principles of the state.
6. Show interest in the development of the fundamental law of the land and its concepts.
7. Manifest the application of the rights and duties of the citizens
8. Keep patriotism, nationalism, and love to the citizenry and the state.
B. The nature of a State, Politics, Government, and Governance
Define state, government, and governance, Describe through historical timeline how state existed and the political evolution
C. Models and characteristics of various forms of government
The Republic Utopia Differentiate government as to various types
Create a statement of how a state is being governed based on certain conditions
Describe the Republic and Utopia as models of governance.
Analysis using pictures Lecture using Powerpoint presentation Oral recitation One-page reaction paper about the good features presented by each model.
D. The 1987 Philippine Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines
Relate the significance of the 1937, 1973 and 1987 Constitution of the Republic
Recite the Preamble of the Philippine Constitution and locate the National Territory of the Philippines in a Map. Oral Recitation Locating the Philippine Territory
in a map by groupings Reaction paper about the importance of revising a constitution Group Presentation Rubric
Preliminary Examination
Midterm
- The National Territory Bill of Rights Family Code Suffrage Provisions and Amendments
- Locating the national territory of the Philippines in the Map by identifying intercontinental shelve, inland water, marine water, and air space
- Discuss basic rights being enjoyed by typical students Reporting discussion (Integrated method) Reflective Reaction
- The Three Branches of the Government Executive, Legislative, and Judiciary
- Discuss the system of balance within the branches of the government Giving insight how the system of check and balance prevails in the government One Page reaction paper on the significance of the system of check and balance in the government
- The Executive Branch and the different departments
Create a report describing how a typical department perform its function for the general welfare of the people
Presentation of the different departments of the government and their initial function
Report presentation Rubrics
- The Legislative Branch
- The Upper House / House of Senate The Lower House / House of Representatives
Differentiate the two houses of the legislature and identify personalities occupying such position
Create a table showing the members of the House of |Senate and Representatives
Profiling an incumbent Senator or Congressman
Midterm Examination
Pre-finals
- The Judiciary its role and function
Trace the development of the Judiciary as an independent branch of the government Concept mapping and Timeline presentation Reaction paper on the impeachment case of CJ Renato Corona
- The Commissions of Election
Describe the role of the Commission on Elections in the Government Interactive discussion Critiquing case studies based on Election-related activities
- The Commission on Audit and the Commission on Appointment
Describe the role of the Commissions in the Government, Interactive discussion, Critiquing case studies based on, Election-related activities and appointment s of government officials
Pre Final Examination
Finals
- Land Reform and the Comprehensive Land reform program of the Philippines
Determine the principle underlying in the CARP program as a social responsibility Lecture / Group discussion
Case analysis Reaction paper on the Hacienda Luisita case focusing on the decision as a social responsibility
- Accountability of Public Officers and Revisiting Philippine History and the course of National Development
Criticize the dynamic function and role of a Public Official in Nation Building, Brainstorming/Reporting, Case Analysis on the Citizen’s Charter as a form of Good governance, Presentation of Output rubrics
- Profile of the Philippine President
Discuss the period wherein poverty has been remediated thru sound government effort, Group presentation, Report Presentation Rubrics
Final Examination
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