Q1 Introduction to Politics PDF

Charles Joseph Garcia De Guzman Social Science 4 Teacher Q1 / SY 2024-2025  Philippine Government, Politics and the 1987 Constitution 1st Quarter – Introduction 3rd Quarter – Bill of Rights to Philippine Government Rights Key Concepts...

Charles Joseph Garcia De Guzman Social Science 4 Teacher Q1 / SY 2024-2025  Philippine Government, Politics and the 1987 Constitution 1st Quarter – Introduction 3rd Quarter – Bill of Rights to Philippine Government Rights Key Concepts Bill of Rights The Study of Politics Special Rights Constitution in General 2nd Quarter – Structure, Power and Functions of the 4th Quarter – Policy Making Philippine Government Introduction to Policy Types of Government Policy-making Process Three Branches of Government  Introduction to Philippine Government A. Key Concepts of Politics B. The Study of Politics C. Introduction to Constitution Key Concepts of Politics Politics Power Authority State Non-State Actors (e.g. Civil Society, NGOs) Man is a Political Animal! - Aristotle Politics refers to the art or science of government concerned with the power management of the affairs society. - De Leon and De Leon (2014) Power vs. Authority Power is the Authority is the right and power of the government to ability of one enforce its decisions and person or group to compel obedience. It exists exercise influence when subordinates accept and control over the capacity of the superior to give legitimate orders others. (Harrop & McCormick, 2019). POLITICS? Theories of Power a. Pluralism b. Power Elite c. Autonomous State d. Feminism 1. Pluralism / Pluralist Theory of Power- POWER BELONGS TO THE PEOPLE! Pluralism- power is diffused across the public. Two Kinds of Pluralism: Group Pluralism & Elite Pluralism Power Elite (Elite Theory) This theory believes that it is the dominant groups that control the main institutions in society (Glasberg, D.S. & Shannon, 2011). Feminism Theory This theory begins with the idea that an understanding of power cannot be attained without a robust analysis of gender. Autonomous State/ State-Centered Theories State-centered theories argue that states pursue at upholding its own interest, independent of other interests and the public it serves (Glasberg & Shannon, 2011). John Gaventa’s Theory of Power The social elite make use of their power mainly to preclude the sudden rise of disputes in their sphere of influence, and to achieve social quiescence. Michael Mann’s Theory of Power- Distributional & Collective There are two types of power: a. Distributional: it is held by individuals and is their ability to get others to do what they want; b. Collective: it is employed by groups or is either exerted by one group over another or may depend on the control of inanimate objects. The Study of Politics Scope of Politics Perspectives on Studying Politics (e.g. institutional, behavioralism, interpretive, normative, post-modern) Methodologies for the Study of Politics (e.g., quantitative, qualitative) Introduction to the Constitution Types Requisites of a good, written Constitution Philippine Constitutional History Parts of the Phil Constitution Amending the Constitution