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Understanding Political Structures in the Philippines (Part II)

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What is the key concept of a presidential system of government?

Power channeled through its assembly or legislature

Relationship characterized by a combination of independence and interdependence

Form of government characterized by the separation of powers (correct)

Application of the doctrine of parliamentary supremacy

What is the defining characteristic of a parliamentary system of government?

Application of the doctrine of separation of powers

Constitutional and political separation of powers

Power vested in the executive branch without checks and balances

Channeling power through its assembly or legislature (correct)

What is the purpose of the separation of powers principle in a presidential system?

To establish overlapping personnel between branches

To defend liberty and keep tyranny at bay (correct)

To fragment government power to cause chaos

To concentrate legislative, execution, and adjudication functions in one branch

What is the main function of the assembly or legislature in a parliamentary system?

Enactment and amendment of laws Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the separation of powers in a presidential system?

To prevent concentration of power and protect freedom Signup and view all the answers

What did the previous section of the module cover?

Functions of political structures in the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of this module?

Specific institutions and their functions Signup and view all the answers

What are the most essential learning competencies of this module?

Understanding social organizations and state institutions Signup and view all the answers

What is expected from learners by the end of this module?

Understanding cultural, social, and political institutions as sets of norms and patterns of behavior Signup and view all the answers

What were discussed in the previous section?

Examining the functions of political structures in the Philippines Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Government Systems

A presidential system of government is characterized by a directly elected president serving as head of state and government.
A parliamentary system of government is defined by a prime minister or chancellor as head of government, drawn from and accountable to the legislature.

Separation of Powers

The separation of powers principle in a presidential system divides power among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches to maintain checks and balances.

Parliamentary Systems

The main function of the assembly or legislature in a parliamentary system is to hold the government accountable and pass laws.

Module Overview

The previous section of the module covered the basics of presidential and parliamentary systems.
The focus of this module is to explore the key features and characteristics of these systems.
The essential learning competencies of this module include understanding the key concepts, characteristics, and functions of presidential and parliamentary systems.
By the end of this module, learners are expected to demonstrate an understanding of the differences and similarities between presidential and parliamentary systems.

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Test your understanding of political structures in the Philippines with this quiz focusing on political institutions, power, authority, legitimacy, and other important concepts. This quiz is based on the instructional guide for teachers module 6 by Maria Ela L. Atienza, PhD.