Philippine Politics and Governance - Module 1

Philippine Politics and Governance - Module 1

• Topic: The Importance of Philippine Politics and Governance

• Competency Code: HUMSS PG12 IA-1

• Competency: Explain the concept, relationship, and importance of politics, governance, and government.

• Week: 1

• Quarter: 1st

• Learning Material: Supplementary Learning Material

• Copyright Information: Republic Act 8293, section 176 states that no copyright shall subsist in any work of the Government of the Philippines, but prior approval is necessary for profit-based exploitation. Borrowed materials (songs, stories, etc.) included are owned by their respective copyright holders. The publisher and authors do not claim ownership.

• Module Development Team: Includes writers, content editors, language editors, layout/design editors, illustrators, and cover layout artists. Also includes management team roles like the OIC-SDS, CID Chief, SGOD Chief, EPS-in-Charge, and EPS-LRMS.

• Module Usage Instructions: Handle the module with care, use separate sheets for exercises, carefully read directions, activities can be done individually or with assistance, and return to the assigned person when finished.

• Module Subject Content: Covers politics, governance, and government, including their concept, relationship, and importance. Includes study of political science and governance.

• Political Science Definition: The study of power and government systems. Involves an analytical process to gain a better understanding of political concepts and events.

• Politics: The art, creation, and science of government, maintenance, and amendment of social rules, attitudes about governmental leadership, and empirical/objective approach in studying the realities of politics.

• Governance: The process by which a certain political system operates mechanisms and monitors policies

• Key Concepts:

  • Power: The capacity to affect the behaviors of others
  • Authority: A rightful claim to rule
  • Legitimacy: Popular acceptance of the right of a particular ruler or governmental authority.
  • Sovereignty: Independent and supreme power in its own territory
  • Social Contract: A theoretical agreement among individuals who establish a governed society
  • State of Nature: A hypothetical condition prior to government, usually depicted as chaotic without social organization.

• Political Science Fields:

  • Political Theory: Views and concepts by political philosophers.
  • Political Methodology: Research/policy making processes.
  • Comparative Politics: Analysis of different political systems across multiple countries and historical time periods.
  • International Relations: Relations between countries.
  • Political Law: Laws pertaining to the governance of a society, including the rule of law.

• Historical Context: Politics has its roots in ancient Greece; concept of community as a necessity.

• The Importance Of Studying Politics: Understanding it helps citizens participate better in societies