Philippine Politics and Governance

Module 3 Lesson 1: Historical Background of Philippine Democratic Politics

Assessment 3.1a
Direction/s: Write your answers in the given tables below.
Question: How or in what way does the history contributed to the present Philippine system of
politics and governance? Cite the positive and the negative contributions of the different periods,
occupations or era. Write your answers in the given tables below.

Spanish Period
Positive Contribution Negative Contribution
1. 1.
2. 2.

Revolutionary Era
Positive Contribution Negative Contribution
1. 1.
2. 2.

American Occupation
Positive Contribution Negative Contribution
1. 1.
2. 2.

Japanese Occupation
Positive Contribution Negative Contribution
1. 1.
2. 2.

Third and Fifth Philippine Republic

Positive Contribution Negative Contribution
1. 1.
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.
5. 5.

Performance Check 3.1a

Essay
Direction: Answer the following questions (10 points each).
1. How did the government structure change during the Spanish period? What are some
influences of the Spaniards in the political system in the country?
2. In your perspective, what era/period/occupation do you consider as the best or with the most
valuable contribution to the development or evolution of the political system in the Philippine
and governance? Support your answer.