I.

COURSE IDENTIFICATION

A. Course Code : Social Science 5
B. Course Title: Politics and Governance with Philippine Constitution
C. Course Credit: 3 units
D. Course Classification
E. Course Prerequisite None

II. COURSE DESCRIPTION:

An introduction to the basic concepts and tenets of political science focusing on politics, governance and
government. The course also tackles the 1897 Philippine Constitution-the fundamental law of the republic. The
course is focused on providing the interpretations on the constitution specifically. The executive branch, the
Legislative Branch, the Judicial Branch and Bill of Rights. This is a three unit course in the Philippine education
system mandated by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) for the tertiary level.

III. COURSE OBJECTIVES:

At the end of the semester, the student are expected to manifest the following competencies:

1. Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the provision on the constitution by developing an analysis paper on
the function of the branches of government and right of the people.

2. Analyze the basic concepts, principles, doctrines applied in the existence of the state.

3. Internalize and exercise general rights and constitutional rights enshrined in the law.

4. Classify competently the branches of government and the constitutional commissions.

5. Demonstrate the spirit of intellectual maturity by subscribing to the principles of the state.

6. Show interest in the development of the fundamental law of the land and its concepts.

7. Manifest the application of the rights and duties of the citizens

8. Keep patriotism, nationalism and love to the citizenry and the state.

IV. COURSE COVERAGE

Prelims



Topics

A.Vision- Mission Program Objectives, Course Requirements ,School Policies, Grading System

B. The nature of a State, Politics, Government and Governance
Define state, government and governance, Describe through historical timeline how state existed and the
political evolution
C. Models and characteristics of various forms of government
The Republic Utopia Differentiate government as to various types
Create a statement how a state is being governed based on certain conditions
Describe the Republic and Utopia as models of governance.
Analysis using pictures Lecture using Power point presentation Oral recitation One page reaction paper
about the good features presented by each models.
D. The 1987 Philippine Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines
Relate the significance of the 1937, 1973 and 1987 Constitution of the Republic
Recite the Preamble of the Philippine Constitution and locate the National Territory of the Philippines in a
Map. Oral Recitation Locating the Philippine Territory
in a map by groupings Reaction paper about the importance of revising a constitution Group Presentation
Rubric

PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION

Midterm

The National Territory Bill of Rights Family Code Suffrage Provisions and Amendments
Locating the national territory of the Philippines in the Map by identifying intercontinental shelve, inland water,
marine water and air space
Discuss basic rights being enjoyed by a typical students Reporting discussion (Integrated method) Reflective
Reaction

The branches of the Government Executive Legislative Judiciary
Discuss the system of balance within the branches of the government Giving insight how system of check and
balance prevails in the government One Page reaction paper on the significance of the system of check and
balance in the government
The Executive Branch and the different departments
Create a report describing how a typical department perform its function for the general welfare of the people
Presentation of the different departments of the government and their initial function Report presentation Rubrics
The Legislative Branch
The Upper House / House of Senate The Lower House / House of Representatives
Differentiate the two houses of the legislature and identify personalities occupying such position
Create a table showing the members of the House of |Senate and Representatives
Profiling an incumbent Senator or Congressman

MIDTERM EXAMINATION

Pre-finals

The Judiciary its role and function
Trace the development of the Judiciary as an independent branch of the government Concept mapping and
Timeline presentation Reaction paper on the impeachment case of CJ Renato Corona
The Commissions of Election
Describe the role of the Commission on Elections in the Government Interactive discussio Critiquing case studies
based on Election related activities
The Commission on Audit and the Commission on Appointment
Describe the role of the Commissions in the Government, Interactive discussion, Critiquing case studies based on
, Election related activities and appointment s of government officials

PRE-FINAL EXAMINATION

Finals

Land Reform and the Comprehensive Land reform program of the Philippines
Determine the principle underlying in the CARP program as a social responsibility Lecture / Group discussion
Case analysis Reaction paper on the Hacienda Luisita case focusing on the decision as a social responsibility

Accountability of Public Officers and Revisiting Philippine History and the course of National Development
Criticize the dynamic function and role of a Public Official in Nation Building , Brainstorming/Reporting, Case Analysis
on the Citizens Charter as a form of Good governance, Presentation of Output rubrics

Profile of the Philippine President
Discuss the period wherein poverty has been remediated thru sound government effort, Group presentation, Report
Presentation Rubrics

FINAL EXAMINATION

V. COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

Prelim , Midterm, Pre-finals and finals 1/3

Class Standing 2/3
(Short-30%, long 20%) 50%

Performance 20%

Behavior 10%

Attendance 10%

Project (Seatwork, Assignments) 10%

VI. Grading System:

PG = ( CAx2)+PX

3

FG = PG1+PG2+PG3+PG4

4

CA = Q+B+PR+P+A

5

CA = short quizzes (30%) + Long Quizzes (20%) + Attendance (10%) + Participation (20%) + Behavior (10%) +
Project (10%)
5

Grade Point

1.00 98 100 2.25 80 - 85 UW unauthorized
withdrawal
1.25 95 97 2.50 74 79 AW authorized withdrawal
1.50 92 94 2.75 67 - 73 NC no credit
1.75 89 - 91 3.00 60 66 NG no grade
2.00 86 88 FA failed due to absences

VI. COURSE REFERENCE:

Textbook: Politics, Governance & Government with Philippine Constitution by Roman R Danning et al 2004

Reference Books:

Costales, Rodrigo D. et al. (2010). Politics and governance: history, government and constitution. Manila: Rex
Book Store
Diaz, Christine L. (2009). The other Philippine history textbook: precolonial Philippines to the revolution, book 1.
Pasig City: Anvil Publishing, Inc.
Diaz, Christine L. (2009). The other Philippine history textbook: the American period to the present, book 2.
Pasig City: Anvil Publishing, Inc.
Garcia, Carlito D. (2009). Philippine government and constitution. Mandaluyong City: Books Atbp. Publishing
Corp.
Ocampo, Ambeth. (2009). 101 stories on the Philippine revolution. Pasig City: Anvil Publishing Inc.
A History of the Filipino People by Zaide
Essentials of Constitution by Sison, Carmela V. 2005
Adventures in Political Science by R. E Agpalo



Websites:

http://www.philippine-history.org/
http://www.scribd.com/doc/29782502/Philippine-History