Republic of the Philippines

Zamboanga Peninsula Polytechnic State University

COLLEGE OF TEACHER EDUCATION
Region IX, Zamboanga Peninsula
R.T Lim Boulevard, Zamboanga City

Social Studies
Philippine Politics and Governance
(Grade- 12 First Quarter)

Course Outline
Course Description: This course introduces the students to the basic concepts and vital elements
of politics and governance in the Philippine setting.

Course Outline:
TOPIC TIME
1. The concepts of Politics and Governance
1.1 The meaning of Politics
1.2 The value of Politics 10
1.3 How politics can be studied
1.4 The meaning of governance
1.5 Difference between Governance and Government

2. Historical Background of Philippine Politics

2.1 The evolution of Philippine Politics, Government and Governance 10
2.2 The effects of the colonial experiences on Philippine Politics and
Governance

3. The Philippine Democratic Politics

3.1 The meaning of Philippine Democracy
3.2 The three branches of Government in the Philippines
 The executive 4
 The legislative
 The judiciary

4. The Executive
4.1 The definition of Executive Power 4
4.2 The role of the Philippine President in relation to his/her powers
5. The Legislative
5.1 The definition of Legislative Power
5.2 The role and responsibilities of the Philippine Senate and the House of 4
Representatives.

6. The Judiciary
6.1 The definition of Judiciary Power 4
6.2 The role and responsibilities of the Philippine Judiciary

7. Decentralization and Local Governance

7.1 Local Governance in the context of the 1991 Local Government Code 4
(LGC) of the Philippines and National-Local Government dynamic