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TNCT Q2 M7 Ver2 Democratic-Practices
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Module 7: Democratic Practices
Second Edition, 2021
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La Union Schools Division
Region I
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3. How many countries today are run by some form of democratic government?
A. About 60 C. Over 100
B. 36 D. 200
4. What are some freedoms that come with a democratic government?
A. Freedom of speech C. Right to bear arms
B. Right to vote D. All the above
5. Democratic governments typically are run by ___________
A. A dictator C. Military personnel
B. A president D. Al Qaeda
6. Does the Philippines have a democratic government?
A. Yes C. Maybe
B. No D. Absolutely No
7. How many branches does the Philippine government have?
A. 2 C. 3
B. 4 D. 5
8. What is the most important right for Filipino citizens?
A. Right to bear arms C. Right to eat
B. Right to vote D. The right to run a public office
9. It is known as the rule of people where the power in government does not
emanate from the divine right or any God, but from the citizens of the state.
A. Democracy C. Monarchy
B. Aristocracy D. Revolutionary
10. How many years will the President of the Philippines serve the country?
A. 6 C. 3
B. 4 D. 9
What is Democracy?
Democracy originated from the Greek word “demoskratos” or “demokratia”
which means the rule of the people. Democracy is a system of government where
citizens choose their representatives to form a governing body. It is therefore, a
government of the people, for the people, and by the people. This is why it is also
stated that democracy is “Vox Populi, Vox Dei” meaning the Voice of the People is the
Voice of God. As the people are superior over the government.
Democracy is distinct from other forms of government as the power rests
among the citizenry unlike other forms which is either handled by one or a few
individuals. A democratic government focuses on freedom and opportunities for
people to improve on their abilities as well as express themselves for greater self-
determination.
Elements of Democracy
The United Nations General Assembly adopted in 2004 a resolution laying
out the essential elements of democracy which includes the following:
A. Legislative Branch
It enacts the laws of the state according to the desires of the
constituents. It
is mainly comprised of the House of Representatives and the Senate.
B. Executive Branch
Implements the policy. The President of the land with the Cabinet
Members
carry out these functions, making sure that the approved laws are executed
in every aspect of the citizenry’s lives.
C. Judicial Branch
Is responsible for giving meaning to the established laws and brings to
justice those who violate the fundamental laws of the land. This branch makes
sure that the fundamental rights and privileges of the citizenry are met by the
government.
This assumption that there are always conflicting interests within every
society is the essence of “pluralism”. And hence, the formation and acceptance of
political parties in a pluralistic society with varied ways of processing realities.
Accountability on the other hand is the degree to which the government needs
to explain or justify what they have accomplished in relation to what was
expected of them. Accountability is exemplified during elections where every entity
in public service is assessed in relations to their output and performance.
Accountability is also gauged during the government official transparency, which
connotes absence of corruption through honed behavior.
Characteristics of Democracy
History proves that democracy did not exist in a perfect state. Democracy
evolved out of the refinement of its component to respond to the needs and demands
of the citizenry.
2. Political Freedom
Political freedom is one of the most important features of democratic societies.
It is freedom from oppression and compulsion. It may also be considered
as the positive exercise of rights and possibilities for actions as well as the exercise
of social rights, freedom from internal constraints, freedom of speech. The
concepts of political freedom connote civil liberties and human rights, which
should be protected by the state.
3. Rule of Law
Every law is a product of people represented by their congressman. The law
is the supreme factor that runs the government, and nobody is above the law. The
law protects and promotes the citizenry and so nobody can be over the law. The
rule of law state that every citizen should participate in the elections as the basic
features of democracy. This is also known as the right to suffrage where all voters
can participate freely and fully in the life of their society. Everybody has a say in
the fate of their society which happens during the time of elections whether on a
local or national level.
1. The “branch” of government, which has the power to make laws, and to alter
and repeal them.
A. Legislative C. Judicial
B. Executive D. Government
2. The “branch” of government which has the power to implement or enforce the
laws.
A. Legislative C. Judicial
B. Executive D. Government
3. The principle which ensures the “balance of powers” among the three branches
of government.
A. Division of Powers C. Decentralization
B. Separation of Powers D. Checks and Balances
4. The principle observed in the branches of the government, which gives them a
co-equal and coordinate powers. If one department goes beyond the limits set
by the constitution, its acts are null and void.
A. Division of Powers C. Checks and Balances
B. Separation of Powers D. Decentralization
5. This classification of government is ruled by few privilege persons who come from
wealthy and politically powerful individuals.
A. Oligarchy C. Monarchy
B Aristocracy D. Dictatorship
6. It is known as the rule of people where the power in government does not
emanate from the divine right or any God but from the citizens of the state.
A. Democracy C. Monarchy
B. Aristocracy D. Revolutionary
10. It is the degree to which the government needs to explain or justify what they
have accomplished in relation to what was expected of them. It is gauged during
the government official transparency, which connotes absence of corruption
through honest behavior.
A. Accountability C. Transparency
B. Legal Equality D. Equality before the law
Democratic Practices
Democratic practices are ways citizens can work together—even when they
disagree—to address shared problems.
When people talk about what can be done, they often propose options, and
when all the options are put on the table, they create a framework for tackling a
problem. The framing structures include everything that happens thereafter.
Framing issues with only one or two options sets in motion a political debate that is
very different from what happens if there are multiple options on the table.
When people move on to assess the possible consequences that might result
from one course of action or another, Kettering would say they are making decisions
deliberatively. They are weighing possible consequences against what is deeply
important to them. They are mulling over or sorting out what they hear, perhaps
changing their minds as they learn about someone else’s experience. Eventually, they
may settle on some work that they need to do with other citizens, something they
want a government to do, or both.
Once a decision is made about how to proceed, people test to see if anyone or
any group is willing to act on the decision and identify resources that they can
draw on. Kettering calls this political practice identifying and committing civic
resources.
Commitments produce collective political will. When citizens, then join forces
to do something, we refer to that as organizing civic actions, a practice that brings
the many and various resources a citizenry has to bear on a problem. Action is
normally followed by evaluating what was accomplished, which the foundation has
labeled learning together in order to distinguish collective from individual learning.
This practice provides the political momentum needed to follow through on
difficult problems.
All six of these practices are part of the larger politics of self-rule, not stand-
alone techniques. They fit together the way the wooden matrëshka dolls from Russia
do. People will continue to name, frame, and deliberate even as they assess what
they have done, and people will learn together throughout.
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Activity 1: Assessment
1. These rights still exist even there are no laws that create or provide them.
A. Natural Rights
B. Constitutional Rights
C. Political Rights
D. Civil Rights
2. What right is involved if an employee is terminated from work without just cause?
A. Right to Life
C. Right to Property
B. Right Liberty
D. Right to Travel
3. What is required before a person shall be deprived of life, liberty or property?
A. Due process of law
B. Observance of Equal protection of laws
C. Non- payment of bail
D. All of the choices
4. Who is the commander-in-chief of all the Armed Forces of the Philippines?
A. PNP Chief Archie Gamboa
B. Lieutenant General Gilbert I. Gapay
C. Pres. Rodrigo Duterte
D. None of the above
5. The burden of proof in a civil trial is to prove a case ________. The burden of proof
rests with the __________.
A. beyond a reasonable doubt; plaintiff
B. beyond a reasonable doubt; defendant
C. by a preponderance of the evidence; plaintiff
D. by a preponderance of the evidence
6. The "Burden of Proof" in a trial refers to___________________.
A. Which party has the responsibility of establishing the truth of their
argument.
B. A person cannot be tried twice for the same crime if more evidence comes
to light years later.
C. On the balance of probabilities
D. The judge being responsible for deciding on a penalty
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Warmbier traveled to North Korea for a five-day New Year’s tour of the country
organized by Young Pioneer Tours. Ten other U.S. citizens were in his tour group.
Harming such items with the name or image of a North Korean leader is
considered a serious crime by the government.
On January 2, 2016, Warmbier was arrested for theft just prior to departing
North Korea from Pyongyang International Airport. Gratton witnessed the arrest.
The others in his tour group left the country without incident. His crime was
described as “a hostile act against the state” by the North Korean news agency KCNA.
Warmbier was tried and convicted for the theft of the propaganda banner from
a restricted area of the hotel. His trial included his confession, CCTV footage,
fingerprint evidence, and witness testimony.
On June 12, 2017, Rex Tillerson, the United States Secretary of State,
announced that North Korea had released Warmbier. Tillerson also announced that
the U.S. State Department secured Warmbier’s release at the direction of President
Donald Trump. Tillerson said that the State Department continues discussing three
other detained Americans with North Korea.
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ACTIVITY1: Post-Test
1. It is known as the rule of people where the power in government does not
emanate from the divine right or any God but from the citizens of the state.
A. Democracy
B. Aristocracy
C. Monarchy
D. Revolutionary
2. One of the most important features of democratic societies. The concepts
connote civil liberties and human rights, which should be protected by the state.
A. Political freedom
B. Legal Equality
C. Rule of Law
D. Equality before the law
3. Vox Populi, Vox Dei means
A. The voice of the people is the voice of God.
B. The voice of God is the voice of the people
C. The voice of the people is the voice of the leader
D. The voice of God is a law
4. It states that every citizen should participate in the elections as the basic
features of democracy. This is also known as the right to suffrage where all voters
can participate freely and fully in the life of their society.
A. Political freedom
B. Legal Equality
C. Rule of Law
D. Equality before the law
5. It is the degree to which the government needs to explain or justify what they
have accomplished in relation to what was expected to them. It is gauged during
the government official transparency which connotes absence of corruption through
honest behavior.
A. Accountability
B. Legal Equality
C. Transparency
D. Equality before the law Gauge
6. The “branch” of government which has the power to make laws, and to alter and
repeal them.
A. Legislative
B. Executive
C. Judicial
D. Government
7. The “branch” of government which has the power to implement or enforce the
laws.
A. Legislative
B. Executive
C. Judicial
D. Government
8. The principle which ensures the “balance of powers” among the three branches
of government.
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Online Sources
https://www.kettering.org/core-insights/democratic-practices
https://www.mindcontroversy.com/why-is-democracy-important/
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