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What is the primary function of the Bill of Rights in the 1987 Philippine Constitution?
What is the primary function of the Bill of Rights in the 1987 Philippine Constitution?
- To describe the economic policies of the government
- To regulate foreign relations
- To establish the relationship of the individual to the State (correct)
- To outline the responsibilities of the government
Which of the following is NOT one of the classifications of rights mentioned?
Which of the following is NOT one of the classifications of rights mentioned?
- Human Rights
- Digital Rights (correct)
- Civil Rights
- Social and Economic Rights
Which process for amending the Constitution involves citizens proposing amendments directly?
Which process for amending the Constitution involves citizens proposing amendments directly?
- Constitutional convention
- People's Initiative (correct)
- Presidential decree
- Congress approval
Which of the following is an example of a Civil Right?
Which of the following is an example of a Civil Right?
What does the term 'involuntary servitude' refer to regarding Civil Rights?
What does the term 'involuntary servitude' refer to regarding Civil Rights?
What is considered the apparatus responsible for the organization of community life and funded by public money?
What is considered the apparatus responsible for the organization of community life and funded by public money?
Which legislative body can amend the Constitution through the constitutional convention process?
Which legislative body can amend the Constitution through the constitutional convention process?
Which of the following rights is classified as a Human Right?
Which of the following rights is classified as a Human Right?
Which of the following is NOT considered a component of Civil Society?
Which of the following is NOT considered a component of Civil Society?
What is emphasized as a method of resolving conflicts in politics?
What is emphasized as a method of resolving conflicts in politics?
What is the purpose of limiting governmental power through the Bill of Rights?
What is the purpose of limiting governmental power through the Bill of Rights?
Politics is fundamentally associated with which of the following aspects?
Politics is fundamentally associated with which of the following aspects?
Power as decision-making can be characterized by which of the following methods?
Power as decision-making can be characterized by which of the following methods?
What is meant by power as agenda setting?
What is meant by power as agenda setting?
Which aspect of politics is considered an essential ingredient according to the study of politics?
Which aspect of politics is considered an essential ingredient according to the study of politics?
Political Science is primarily concerned with which of the following?
Political Science is primarily concerned with which of the following?
What is the primary characteristic of a monarchy?
What is the primary characteristic of a monarchy?
Which form of government is defined as rule by representatives of the citizen body?
Which form of government is defined as rule by representatives of the citizen body?
In a democratic government, what principle is emphasized regarding governance?
In a democratic government, what principle is emphasized regarding governance?
What does the doctrine of separation of powers aim to achieve?
What does the doctrine of separation of powers aim to achieve?
Which is true regarding the concept of 'public office is a public trust'?
Which is true regarding the concept of 'public office is a public trust'?
What does the doctrine of checks and balances ensure?
What does the doctrine of checks and balances ensure?
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws and legislation?
Which branch of government is responsible for interpreting laws and legislation?
What is a common feature of an oligarchy?
What is a common feature of an oligarchy?
What must be established for a search warrant to be issued?
What must be established for a search warrant to be issued?
Which rights are protected under the due process clause?
Which rights are protected under the due process clause?
What type of evidence is deemed inadmissible in court?
What type of evidence is deemed inadmissible in court?
Which of the following is explicitly prohibited under the Anti-Wire Tapping Law?
Which of the following is explicitly prohibited under the Anti-Wire Tapping Law?
Which aspect of communication is protected under the privacy rights?
Which aspect of communication is protected under the privacy rights?
The right of the people to assemble peacefully is included in which section?
The right of the people to assemble peacefully is included in which section?
Who does the protection against unreasonable searches extend to?
Who does the protection against unreasonable searches extend to?
What does the right to property encompass?
What does the right to property encompass?
What is the primary distinction between government and administration?
What is the primary distinction between government and administration?
In the context of governance, what does the term 'norms' refer to?
In the context of governance, what does the term 'norms' refer to?
What does Social Contract Theory emphasize as the main purpose of government?
What does Social Contract Theory emphasize as the main purpose of government?
Which of the following best describes governance?
Which of the following best describes governance?
How does politics relate to power and legitimate authority?
How does politics relate to power and legitimate authority?
Which of the following is an example of governance?
Which of the following is an example of governance?
What differentiates the concept of government from informal leadership structures?
What differentiates the concept of government from informal leadership structures?
What is a defining characteristic of a government that does not serve its people?
What is a defining characteristic of a government that does not serve its people?
Study Notes
State and Its Institutions
- The state is an apparatus of government responsible for organizing community life, funded by public money.
- Key institutions include government apparatus, courts, police, army, and social security systems, all considered public entities.
- Civil society consists of private institutions like families, kinship groups, businesses, trade unions, and community clubs.
Politics: Compromise and Consensus
- Politics resolves conflicts through compromise, negotiation, and conciliation instead of force.
- Society is viewed as characterized by consensus rather than irreconcilable conflicts.
- Proposed solutions to problems are rooted in peaceful debate and arbitration.
Politics: Power Dynamics
- Politics involves the production, distribution, and use of resources, highlighting struggles over scarcity.
- Power is defined as the ability to achieve desired outcomes through various means.
- Type of power includes decision-making, agenda-setting, and thought control.
- Decision-making can involve the use of force (stick), productive exchanges (deal), or creating obligations (kiss).
Political Science Overview
- Political Science studies politics, systems of government, political activity, behavior, theories, and practices.
- Politics pertains to human behavior in relation to governmental activities, policy creation, and law execution.
- It is connected to power and legitimate authority within the state.
Government vs. Governance
- Government refers to formal institutions governing a society, including individuals and organizations enforcing political decisions.
- Governance encompasses the formal and informal institutions that dictate societal behavior.
- Governance is about managing and regulating affairs within a community or state.
Social Contract Theory
- Social contract theory posits that individuals' obligations depend on an agreement to form society.
- The government’s purpose is to serve the people and promote general welfare.
- Governments failing to serve their constituency are deemed replaceable.
Types of Government
- Monarchy: Ruled by a single individual, known as a monarch (king or queen).
- Republic: Governed by elected representatives of the citizen body.
- Oligarchy: Rule by a small group, often seen in aristocracies.
- Democracy: Government by the people, emphasizing direct participation in governance.
The Philippine Government
- The Philippines is described as a democratic and republican state where sovereignty resides with the people.
- Governance is for the welfare of the people, underlining the principle that public office is a public trust.
Branches of Government
- Executive: Responsible for executing laws and legislation.
- Legislative: Enacts laws.
- Judicial: Interprets laws.
- Duties must align with the Constitution to avoid power concentration.
Checks and Balances
- Each branch can resist encroachments from others, ensuring accountability and correcting excesses.
Indicators of Good Governance
- Good governance is measured using principles like constitutional sovereignty and processes for constitutional amendments.
Bill of Rights
- Enshrined in Article III of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, establishing individual rights against state powers.
- Includes civil, political, social, economic, and human rights categories, ensuring protection under the law.
Key Rights
- Civil Rights: Ensure individual enjoyment and legal enforcement (e.g., due process, freedom of speech).
- Political Rights: Allow community involvement in government actions (e.g., suffrage).
- Social and Economic Rights: Provide security and economic well-being (e.g., right to property).
- Human Rights: Entitlements guaranteed to all citizens (e.g., right to life, freedom from discrimination).
Specific Rights from the Bill of Rights
- Right to life, liberty, and property cannot be deprived without due process.
- Privacy of communications is protected against unreasonable searches.
- Freedom of speech, press, and peaceful assembly is guaranteed by law.
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Description
This quiz explores the distinctions between the public institutions of the state and the private realm of civil society. Engage with concepts such as government apparatus, courts, and social institutions. Understand how these structures function in organizing community life and are funded by public resources.
