THE REASON FOR

AND VARIOUS
FORMS OF
GOVERNMENT
FORM OF
GOVERNMENT
Executive

Legislative

Judicial
Executive
The Executive branch is composed of the
President and the Vice President who are
elected by direct popular vote and serve a term
of six years. The Constitution grants the
President authority to appoint his Cabinet.
These departments form a large portion of the
country’s bureaucracy.
Legislative
The Legislative branch is authorized to
make laws, alter, and repeal them through
the power vested in the Philippine
Congress. This institution is divided into the
Senate and the House of Representatives
Judicial
The Judicial branch holds the power to
settle controversies involving rights that
are legally demandable and enforceable.
This branch determines whether or not
there has been a grave abuse of discretion
amounting to lack or excess of jurisdiction
on the part and instrumentality of the
government. It is made up of a Supreme
Court and lower courts.
 REASONS WHY
GOVERMENTS ARE
FORMED
 Governments are established to
maintain social order and prevent
Social
chaos within a society. They
Order create and enforce laws that
regulate behavior and
interactions among individuals.
 One of the primary functions of a
Security government is to ensure the
security and defense of the
and
nation. This involves protecting
Defense the country from external threats
and maintaining internal peace.
 Governments are responsible for
Protection safeguarding the rights and
freedoms of individuals within
of Rights
their jurisdiction. This includes
and civil liberties, human rights, and
Freedoms the rule of law.
 Governments provide essential
Public public services that contribute to
the well-being of the population.
Services
These services may include
education, healthcare,
infrastructure development, and
social welfare programs.
 Governments play a role in
regulating economic activities to
Economic ensure fair competition, prevent
Regulation exploitation, and promote
economic stability. This may
involve the enforcement of
contracts, protection of property
rights, and the regulation of
trade.
 Governments play a role in
regulating economic activities to
ensure fair competition, prevent
Infrastructure
exploitation, and promote
Development economic stability. This may
involve the enforcement of
contracts, protection of property
rights, and the regulation of
trade.
 Governments provide
mechanisms for the peaceful
Resolution resolution of disputes and
of conflicts within society. This
Conflicts includes the establishment of a
legal system to address
grievances and administer
justice.
 Governments serve as
representatives of the people,
Representation either through democratic
and processes or other forms of
Governance governance. They make
decisions on behalf of the
population, taking into account
the needs and preferences of
the citizens.
 The government is expected to
pursue policies and actions that
benefit the common good and
Promotion of
the overall welfare of the society.
the Common This involves balancing the
Good interests of various groups and
promoting the general prosperity.
 Governments are tasked with
managing crises and
emergencies, whether they are
Crisis
natural disasters, public health
Management crises, or other unforeseen
challenges. They coordinate
responses to protect the
population and minimize damage.