Understanding Political Structures in the Philippines (Part II)

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.

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.