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College Department
Bachelor of Secondary Education
Course Syllabus in BS Education
1st Semester, SY 2021-2022
I. Course Title: Comparative Government & Politics
Course Code: SS 224
Credit Units: 3 units
Prerequisites: None
II. Course Description: The course enables the students to demonstrate an
understanding in comparing countries, regional blocks, and the state system in terms of their current
politico-economic conditions as shaped by socio-cultural and historical factors.

Course Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, the student should be able to:

CLO1: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the politico-economic conditions of the
different countries, regional blocks and the state systems; and

CLO2: Demonstrate an understanding of the politico-economic conditions of the Philippines as

compared to other countries.

TOPIC
Week
1-2 A. Nature and Scope of Comparative Government and Politics
1.The study of Comparative Government and Politics
2. Meaning of State, Nation, Sovereignty;
3. Elements of State
4. Inherent Powers of State
5. Scope of Comparative Government and Politics
6. Principles of Philippine Government.
3 B. Forms of Government
1. Monarchy
2. Aristocracy
3. Democracy
4. Republican Government
5. Parliamentary Government
6. Presidential Government
7. Communist Government
8. Totalitarian Government
9. Authoritarian Government
4 C. Comparisons of Systems
1. Advantages and Disadvantages of Parliamentary System
2. Advantages and Disadvantages of Presidential System
3. Bicameralism vs. Unicameralism
5 C. Institutions
1. Constitutions
2. Electoral Systems
3. Executives & Bureaucracies
4. Legislatives
5. Federalism and Decentralization
6. Judicial Systems
6 Preliminary Examination
7 D. Personalities
1. Political & Party Systems
 2. Interest Groups & Social Movements
3. Political Culture
4. Political Activism
5. Political Communication
8 E. Policies
1. Policy Making Process
a. The 5 Stages of Policy Making Process
b. Making of Policies
c. The Policy Making System
d. Process of Policy Formation
2. Governance Performance: Economic Growth and Welfare
a. Relationship Between Good Governance and Economic Growth
b. Governance and Economic Performance
c. Effect of Welfare and Economic Performance on Good Governance Outcomes
d. Corporate Governance, Firm Performance and Economic Growth – Theoretical Analysis
9-11 F. Constitutional Provisions
1. Meaning and value of Preamble
2. Article II Declaration of Principles and State Policies
3. Article III Bill of Rights
12 Midterm Examination
13-14 G. Article VII Executive Department
1. Composition
2. Qualifications of the President and the Vice President
3. Term of Office
4. Functions
15-17 J. Selected States/Countries
1.England (Monarchy/Parliamentary)
2. Kuwait (Constitutional Monarchy)
3. India (Federal Republic)
4. China (Communist Republic)
5. Japan ( Republic Parliamentary)
6. Brunei (Sultanate)
7.North Korea (Communist/Communism)
8. South Korea (Democracy)
18 Final Examination

VI. Course Requirements

Class standing requirements:

Grading System
Oral Outputs (Presentation, Boardwork) 10%
Quiz, Seatwork 20%
Journal, Case analyses, Researches 30%
Major Exam (Prelim, Midterm, Final) 40%
Total 100%
FINAL Final Grade = 1/3 (PG + MG + FG)
VII. Learning Resources

 Bara, J. & Pennington, M. (2009). Comparative politics: Explaining democratic systems. Los
Angeles: SAGE.
 Bernas, J. G. (2003). Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines: A commentary. Quezon City:
Rex Printing Company, Inc.
 De Leon, H. S. (2007). Textbook on the Philippine constitution. Quezon City: Rex Book Store, Inc.
 Hauss, C. (2009). Comparative politics: Domestic responses to global challenges. Belmont, Calif.:
Wadsworth/Cengage Learning, 6th Edition
 Kesselman, M., Krieger, J., Joseph, W. A. (Eds.). (2010). Introduction to comparative politics.
Australia: Wadsworth Cengage Learning, International Edition
 Landman, T. (2008). Issues and Methods in Comparative Politics: An introduction. London; New
York: Routledge, 3rd Edition
 Le Roy, M. K. (2007). Comparative politics: Using micro case explorit. Belmont, CA: Thomson
Wadsworth, 4th Edition, Wadsworth Microcase student version
 Magstadt, T. M. (2011). Nations and government: Comparative politics in regional perspective.
Boston, Mass.: Wadsworth, 6th Edition
 McCormick, J. (2010). Comparative politics in transition. Boston, Mass: Wadsworth/Cengage
Learning, 6th Edition
 Nachura, A. B., (2005). Outline reviewer in political law. JRMB Printing Press, 70 B Banlat Road,
Tandang Sora, Quezon City, Philippines
 Sodaro, M. J. (2008). Comparative politics: A global introduction. New York: McGraw, 3rd Edition.
 Yap, O. F. (2010). Annual editions: Comparative politics. Boston: McGraw-Hill Higher Education.,
27th Edition
 VARIOUS INTERNET SOURCES

VIII. Class Policies

Attendance:
Seven absences and three consecutive absences are tantamount to NCA (No Credit Due to Absences).
Students with perfect attendance will be exempted in their final examinations.

Academic Honesty:
Academic honesty must be observed. Any forms of cheating have corresponding punishments as stated
in the student handbook.

Prepared by:

AILEEN M. TAGLE
Instructor/Professor