FEDERALISM

FEDERALISM
FEDERALISM
DEFINITION
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It is a form of government where sovereignty is
constitutionally shared between a central
governing authority and constituent political
units called states or regions.
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A PROPOSED SHIFT
 PROPOSED
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STATES
 PROPOSED
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STATES
ADVANTAGES
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Locals decide for
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themselves
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Regions

81
Provinces

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 145
Cities

1,489
Municipalities

42,036
Barangays

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More power over
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funds, resources
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Promotes
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specialization
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Encourages
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competition
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Provides Room for Innovation
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and Experimentation
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Possible solution
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conflict
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Decongestion of
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Metro Manila
DISADVANTAGES
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Possibly
divisive
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Uneven development
among states
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Confusing overlaps
in jurisdiction
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May not satisfy
separatists in Mindanao
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Expensive
cost
 WEIGHING
THE PROS AND CONS
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Federal Countries

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WRITING THE EDITORIAL
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  Should the Philippines shift
to a federal form of
government?

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 PARTS

Introduction
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Body

Conclusion
 PARTS

Introduction

Body

Conclusion
 Introduction

 Present the problem/issue

 Take a stand: In favor or against?
 1 paragraph; 1 – 2 sentences
 Use third person POV
 Body

 Give 3 reasons for your stand

 Provide concrete evidences and
cite sources
 Consider opposing view
 4 – 6 paragraphs
 Conclusion

 Present an alternative/suggestion
 Recap your stand
 1 – 2 paragraphs
  Should the Philippines shift
to a federal form of
government?
 CRITERIA:
 Content – 30 pts.
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 Organization – 15 pts.
 Mechanics – 5 pts.
 Format – 5 pts.
 Bibliography – 5 pts.
 FORMAT

 Paper size: Long bond

paper
 Margin: 1 inch all sides
59  Font: Times New Roman
 Font size: 12
 Line spacing: 1.5
 Minimum of 500 words
 Deadline: May 16, 2018
 No title page
 Attach draft
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 REFERENCES
Ranada & Villarete. Will federalism address PH woes? Pros and
cons of making the shift.
https://www.rappler.com/nation/politics/elections/2016/120166-
federalism-pros-cons-explainer [accessed May 7, 2018]

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 REFERENCES
Aastha Dogra. An In-depth Look at the Advantages and
Disadvantages of Federalism.
https://www.buzzle.com/articles/advantages-and-disadvantages-
of-federalism.html [accessed May 7, 2018]

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