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Syllabus in Social Science 2 Politics, Governance w/ Philippine Constitution

First Semester School Year 2014-2015
Course Number
Descriptive Title
Prerequisite
Instructor

Social Science 2
Philippine Government w/ New Constitution
Mr. Carlos H. Teel

Construction Date

Number of Units
Time Allotment
Consultation Hour
Consultation Venue
Revision

3
54 hours
Faculty Room, College of Arts and
Sciences
November 2015

Course Description:
This course will provide the students an analytical perspective which is vital to a better understanding of the growth and development,
the form, the structure and functions of the government. The course also includes a discussion on human rights and the obligations of citizens
which is an essential ingredient for the development of good citizenship values.
Course Outcome:
At the end of the semester, the student in this course should be able to:
Cognitive: Discuss the basic principles and concepts in politics and government;
Affective:
Describe the nature of Political Science as a discipline;
Affective:
Enrich his awareness and interest in issues and problems concerning politics and government; and
Psychomotor:
Critique and propose solutions to these problems and issues
Course Requirements:
1 Class Participation
2 Quizzes
3 Recitation
4 Major Examinations

Classroom Policies:
1 Students who are late for 15 minutes shall be marked absent.
2 Students who shall incur 11 hours of absence in class for the whole semester shall be dropped from the course.
3 Students shall wear the prescribe school uniform at all times except on Wednesdays.
4 Students shall observe proper decorum and discipline at all times.
References:
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Nebres, Abriel M. Political Science Made Simple. National Book Store, Mandaluyong City. 2007
De Leon, Hector S. Textbook on the Philippine Constitution. Rex Book Store, Manila. 2014
Politics and Governance:Theory and Practice in Philippine Context, Ateneo De Manila University Publication, 1998
Zulueta, Francisco M. Foundations of Political Science. Academic Publishing Corporation, Mandaluyong City. 1996
Nachura, Antonio B and Malaya, Jonathan E. Liberal Views on Constitutional Reform. National Institute for Policy Studies. 2003
Salonga, Jovito R. Ethics in Politics. College of Public Administration, University of the Phlippines. 1994
www.nips.org.ph
www.ncpag-up.com

www.up-ncpag.org/pdf/isthereaPhilippinePA/pdf

LEARNING OUTCOMES
Unit
LESSON

Students shall have

described the nature of
politics as an art and a
science.

Recall and internalize the

vision mission of SFC.
Describe the nature of
politics
Differentiate the
different approaches in the
study of political science.
Point out the importance
of political science as a
course and discipline.

CONTENT
SFCs Vision/Mission
A The Study of Political
Science
A Political Science and Politics
Defined
B Development of Political
Science
C Domain/Scope of Political
Science
D Approaches in the Study of
Political Science
E Relevance of Political
Science

ACTIVITIES
Recall of the
vision/mission
Lecture

Recitation

TIME
ALLOTME
NT
1

Recitation

Library work

Presentation of
cartoon analysis

Editorial cartoon
analysis about
political/governm
ental problems.

ASSESSMENT

Students shall have

appreciated the
importance and functions
of the government.

Define state and

government.
Point out the importance
of government as a social
institution.

Other Related Disciplines

II

The State and

Government
Definition of State
Elements of State
Origin and Development of
State
State and Nation
Distinguished
Inherent Powers of the State
Definition of Government
Importance of Government
Forms of Government
Government Distinguished
from Public Administration

A
B
C
D

Differentiate the forms of

government.

Students shall have

traced the development
of the Philippine
Constitution.

Describe the features and

characteristics of
constitution
Discuss the evolution of
the Philippine Constitution
from the Malolos Republic
to the present
constitution.

Students shall have

strengthened their sense
of nationhood.

Discuss the ideals and

aspirations of the Filipino
people as contained in the
preamble.

E
F
G
H
I

Reading
assignment,
Lecture

II.
The Constitution
A. Constitution Defined
B. Development of the
Constitution
C. Major Contents of a
Constitution
D. Written vs. Unwritten
Constitution
E. Requisites of a Good Written
Constitution
F. Development of the
Philippine Constitution

Library work,

III.
The Preamble
A. Object and Value of the
Preamble
B. Filipino Ideals and
Aspirations

Recitation

Discussion
paper about the
shift from
presidential to
parliamentary
government.

First long quiz

Graded
recitation

Report

Contained in the Preamble

C. Changes in the Preamble
from the
1935 to the 1987
Constitution
Students shall have been
clarified about the issue
on the Spratly islands
dispute.

Identify the extent of the

national territory of the
Philippines.
Evaluate the basis of the
Philippine claim over the
Spratlys and the Sabah
island.

Students shall have been

able to relate the
implications of these
principles to their daily
lives.

Discuss the basic

principles underlying the
Constitution.
Interrelate the effects of
the fundamental principles
to current social and
political issues.

IV.
The National Territory
A. Importance of Defining the
National
Territory Under the
Constitution
B. Domains of the National
Territory
C. The Archipelagic Principle of
International Law
D. The Sabah and Spratly
Issues

Library research
about the Spratly
island dispute

Assessment of
the output
about the
Spratly islands
dispute.

V.

Discussion paper
on divorce

Assessment of
the discussion
paper on
divorce

Declaration of Principles
and State Policies
A. The Philippines as a
Democratic and
Republican State
B. Manifestations of a
Democratic and
Republican State
C. Renunciation of War
D. Supremacy of Civilian
Authority
E. Separation of Church and
State
F. Social Justice
G. Strengthening the Family
H. The Right of the Mother and
the
Unborn

Lecture

Second long
quiz

I. Other State Policies

Students shall have
realized the value of
human rights protection
and promotion.

Discuss the concept of

human rights.
Identify the constitutional
rights of every Filipino
citizen.
Appreciate the
importance of human
rights and the
corresponding obligations
as a consequence of these
rights.

Strengthening of the
sense of citizenship
among students.

Discuss the nature of

citizenship
Be aware of the rights
and obligations of
citizenship

VI.
The Bill of Rights
A. Concept of Human Rights
B. Classes of Rights
C. Due Process of Law
D. Equal Protection of the
Laws
E. Search Warrant and
Warrant of
Arrest
F. The Right to Privacy
G. Freedom of Expression
H. Freedom of Religion
I. The Right to Travel
J. The Right to Form
Associations
K. Three Inherent Powers of
the State
L. The Constitutional Rights of
the
Accused

VII.
Citizenship
A. Definition
B. Acquisition of Citizenship
C. The Process of
Naturalization
D. Loss of Citizenship
E. Obligations/Duties of
Citizens

Film viewing
Newspaper
clippings on
human rights
issues

Reaction paper
about the
documentary
film Batas
Militar

12

Long quiz
Poster making on
the theme,
Protection and
Promotion of
Human Rights

Library research,
Lecture

Graded
recitation

Make a survey of the

electoral problems of the
Philippines through a
discussion paper.

Discuss the nature of

suffrage as a right and
privilege of citizenship.

The students shall have

identified the structure
and powers of the
legislative department.

Discuss the structure and

powers of the legislative
branch of the government.

The students shall have

identified the structure
and powers of the
executive department.

Discuss the nature of the

executive department.

The students shall have

identified the structure
and powers of the
judicial department.

Point out the powers

vested in the President.

Trace the development of

the judicial system.
Identify and discuss the
powers vested in the
judicial department.

VIII.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.

Suffrage and the

Electoral System
Suffrage
Diverse Insights on Suffrage
Qualifications of Electorate
Election
Political Party
Electoral System
Suffrage and Elections in the
Philippines

IX.
A.
B.
C.
D.

The Legislative Assembly

The Philippine Legislature
Legislative Power
Legislative Process
Leadership in Both Houses

X.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.

The Executive
Nature of Executive Branch
Kinds of Executives
Qualifications
Tenure of Office
Presidential Succession
Powers and Duties

XI.
The Judicial System
A. Development of Judicial
System
B. Members of the Judiciary
C. Hierarchic Structure of
Courts
D. Independence of the
Judiciary

3
Reading
assignment

Long quiz

Library works

6
Lecture

Recitation

Report

Quiz

Lecture

Recitation

Report

Quiz

Make a matrix
comparing the
powers and
qualifications of
the three major
branches of the
government.
Lecture

Assessment of
matrix.

Report

Quiz

E. Powers of the Supreme

Court
F. Political vs. Justiciable
Questions