University of the East - Caloocan
College of Arts and Sciences
DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
School Year 2011-2012
A. SUBJECT
: Political Science 111 (ZPS 111/PS112)
B. COURSE TITLE
: Politics and Government with the New Constitution
C. COURSE CREDIT
: 3 units
D. COURSE DESCRIPTION
: This course gives an overview of the study of political science with emphasis on
politics and governance, constitutionalism, selected political and philosophical
ideologies that shaped various forms and nature of government. The primary focus
will be on the study of the 1987 Philippine Constitution, specifically on the structure
of the Philippine government.
E. PREREQUISITE
: NONE
F. COURSE OBJECTIVES
:
1. General
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
: At the end of the course, the student should be able to:
Discuss the basic concepts and approaches used in the study of politics and governance;
Understand concepts on Philippine politics, government and Constitution and analyze how these concepts
and institutions affect their lives;
Develop critical thinking through comparative analysis and appreciation of contemporary political issues in
the Philippines and in the world;
Understand the basis of constitution in a universal perspective and evaluate its significance in democracies
and governments
Develop an informed, articulate and independent stand on global and domestic political issues.
2. Specific
2.1
:
Cognitive
2.1.1
2.1.2
2.1.3
2.1.4
2.1.5
2.1.6
2.2
At the end of the course, the student should be able to:
Define and explain the meaning of politics and governance;
Analyze the different political ideologies and philosophical concepts and show how they
shape various forms and nature of government;
Point out the similarities and differences between democratic and authoritarian systems as
major types of political regimes;
Explain how politics could be an effective tool for development;
Explain the concept of globalization and its implications on the traditional role of the state
in international relations;
Enumerate and explain the powers of the three branches of the government as provided
under the 1987 Philippine Constitution.
Affective
2.2.1
2.2.2
2.2.3
2.2.4
2.2.5
2.2.6
2.2.7
Understand the true meaning of politics and governance and be able to practice in our
society;
Take cognizance of the important role of politics in the socio-economic development of our
society;
Participate actively in the affairs of the country;
Recognize the importance of knowing their rights under the law and learn to exercise those
rights responsibly and with due regards for the rights of others;
Participate in the discussion of basic problems of our society and contribute to their
immediate solutions;
Enhance their sense of responsibility as citizens of the country and as future leaders;
Develop and exhibit values of nationalism, self-reliance, respect for and obedience to laws
and duly constituted authorities, integrity, accountability, and social responsibility.
G. COURSE REQUIREMENTS
1. Major examinations (Preliminary, Midterm and Finals)
2. Quizzes (long and short)
3. Recitation / Class Participation
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Written reports and Research papers / reaction or reflection papers
Group activities (role playing, panel discussions, debate, quiz bee)
Seatwork
Take home assignments
Visits to various government agencies and offices and interviews with government officials, bureaucrats and
technocrats
H. COURSE CONTENT/OUTLINE
WEEKS /
HOURS
1st week
3 hours
TOPIC OUTLINE
A. Concept of Politics in Everyday Life and
How it Affect Us
B. Essential Vocabulary and concepts of
politics like governance, order, state,
power authority and control
C. Role of Culture/Values of the People in
the Political Behavior
D. Inherent Powers of the State
2nd to 3rd week E. Political Theories/Ideologies
6 hours
1. Plato (The Republic)
2. Machiavelli ( The Prince)
3. Thomas Hobbes (Leviathan)
4. Adam Smith (The Wealth of Nations
and the Invisible Hand)
5. Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart
Mill’s Utilitarianism
6. Aristotle
7. Socrates
8. Jean Jacques Rousseau
9. John Locke
10. Max Weber
11. Karl Marx
READING
ASSIGNMENTS
Magstadt, T.,
(2006)
SUGGESTED
ACTIVITIES
Class discussion
Group work
Haywood, A.,
(2007)
EVALUATION
Class
participation
rating
Reflection paper
evaluation
Abinales, P.
(2005)
Seatwork:
Individual
reflection paper
on politics
De Leon (2008)
Class discussion
Class
participation
rating
Research Paper
Quiz
Research paper
evaluation
Quiz
4th week
3 hours
5th week
3 hours
6th and 7th
week
6 hours
F. Comparative Political Systems:
1. Models of Presidential and
Parliamentary Government
2. Models of Democracy
2.1 Philippine Democracy: Past and
Present
2.2 Participatory-Accountable Elite
Model
2.3 Majoritarian-Consensual Model
3. Authoritarian and Dictatorship: Key
Characteristics
4. Unitary versus Federal Government
Lawson, K.,
Class discussion
Morada, N.,
Philippine Politics
and Governance:
An Introduction
Panel discussion
G. Constitutionalism
1. Meaning of Constitution
2. Classifications, Characteristics and
Functions
3. Contents
4. Growth of Constitution
5. Preamble
6. Article 1 (The National Territory)
De Leon, H.,
(2008), pp. 18-22;
pp. 31-35; pp. 3742; pp. 44-68
H. Declaration of Principles and State
Policies
1. Concept of Republicanism
2. Renunciation of Aggressive War
3. Separation of Church and State
4. Nuclear Free Zone Policy
5. Philippine Foreign Policy
6. Social Justice Program
7. Sanctity of Marriage and Family
8. Autonomy and Local Government
Units
9. Gender Equality
Family Code of
the Philippines
Reaction paper
Class
participation
rating
Reaction paper
evaluation
Group work
Film “Batas
Militar”
Organista., The
1987 Philippine
Constitution, pp.
17-29; pp. 37-76
Local
Government
Code
Quiz
Research work
on the
Constitution of
different
countries in the
world
Class
participation
rating
Discussion
Quiz
Newspaper
clippings
analysis
Class
participation
rating
Discussion
Quiz
Newscasting
Debates
Research work
evaluation
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
8th to 9th week
6 hours
I. Fundamental Rights and Freedom of the
People
1. Right to Life and Liberty
2. Right to Property
3. Right to Due Process
J. Duties and Obligations of Citizens
K. Citizenship
De Leon, H.,
(2008), pp. 69124; pp. 125-137;
pp. 138-146
Comic Strips
Organista., The
1987 Philippine
Constitution, pp.
75-109; pp. 111120
Reports on
human rights
violation in the
Philippines
Opinion article
writing
Class
participation
rating
Opinion article
evaluation
Report evaluation
Debate evaluation
Debate on the
Death Penalty
Law
Quiz
Class discussion
10th to 11th
week
6 hours
L. Political Participation
1. Meaning of Election, Suffrage,
Referendum, Plebiscite, Recall and
Initiative
2. Types of Electoral System
2.1 Run-off Majority
2.2 Plurality System
2.3 Proportional Representation
3. Differences between Political Parties
and Pressure Groups
4. Qualification and Disqualification of
Voters
5. Major Problems and Issues in
Election
6.
Organista, pp.
121-123
Class discussion
Recitation
Ayson and
Reyes. Pp. 179187; pp. 193-203
Class
participation
rating
Quiz
12th week
3 hours
M. Political Leadership and Party Politics
1. Political Parties (Definition, Types and
Functions)
2. Pressure and Interest Groups
3. Public Opinion and Democratic
Governance
4. Propaganda Techniques
Austin.,
Introduction to
Political Science
Role playing
Lawson.,
Introduction to
Politocal Science
Campaign
speeches using
propaganda
techniques
Class discussion
Class
participation
rating
Role playing
evaluation
Speech
evaluation
Quiz
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
13th to 14th
week
6 hours
15th to 16th
week
6 hours
N. The Legislative Branch
1. Unicameralism versus Bicameralism
2. Philippine Legislature
2.1 structure
2.2 membership
2.3 immunities and Disabilities of
Members
2.4 Powers and Functions
2.5 Articles XI and XVIII as Powers of
Congress
2.6 The Law Making Process
O. The Executive Branch
1. Meaning of the Executive Power
2. Manner of Election, Term of Office,
Qualifications of the President and
the Vice-President
3. Grounds for Presidential Succession
4. Powers of the President
De Leon pp. 153198; 327-345; pp.
486-489
Organista, pp.
124-165
The Senate that
Said NO: A Four
Year Record of
the First Post
EDSA Senate by
Jovito Salonga
Interviewing
legislators
Mock
Congress/Role
playing
Class discussion
Research paper
on laws/bills
authored or
sponsored by
lawmakers
De Leon, pp. 200- Film showing
234
Reaction paper
Organist, pp. 167200
Interview with
cabinet members
and bureaucrats
Class
participation
rating
Interview
evaluation
Role playing
evaluation
Research paper
evaluation
Quiz
Class
participation
rating
Reaction paper
evaluation
17th week
3 hours
18th week
6 hours
P. The Judicial Branch
1. Organization of Philippine Courts
2. Composition, Powers and Functions
of the Supreme Court
3. Factors that Ensure the
Independence of the Judiciary
De Leon, pp. 235- Class discussion
265
Interview
evaluation
Organista, pp.
201-216
Quiz
Q. The Constitutional Commissions
1. Compositions, powers and functions
of:
1.1 Civil Service
1.2 Commission on Audit
1.3 Commission on Elections
2. Qualification of Members
De Leon, pp. 267- Assignment:
308
Chart on the
composition,
Austin, Organista, qualification of
pp. 215-233
members,
powers and
Organista, pp.
functions
234-239
Class discussion
Class
participation
rating
Chart evaluation
Research work
evaluation
Quiz
Research work
Final
requirement
presentation
FINAL EXAMINATION
I. SUMMARY
1st
2nd
Weeks
week
3rd
and
week
4th week
5th week
6th and 7th week
8th and 9th week
Topics
A. Concept, Origin, Theories, Elements, Inherent Powers of the State
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
Political Theories/Ideologies
Comparative Political Systems
Constitutionalism, Preamble, Article I
Declaration of Principles and State Policies
Fundamental Rights and Freedoms, Duties and Obligations, and
Hours
3
6
3
3
6
6
10th
11th
and
week
12th week
13th and 14th week
15th and 16th week
17th week
18th week
Major Examinations
G.
H.
I.
J.
K.
L.
Citizenship
Political Participation on Electoral Process
Political Leadership and Party Politics
The Legislative Branch
The Executive Branch
The Judicial Branch
The Constitutional Commissions
Total

6
3
5
4
3
3
3
54
Week / hours are flexible depending on the length of topic to be discussed.
J. STUDENT PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT
1. University grading system: 11-point grading system, cumulative
2. Assessment criteria per term (based on university grading system policies)
Criteria
Term Exam (Prelim, Midterm, Final)
Average of unit tests and Quizzes
Class Participation
(Class discussion, seatwork,
Group work, assignment)
Weight
30%
35%
30%
Personal quality development/value
Integration
5%
TOTAL
100%
K. REFERENCES/READINGS
:
Printed Resources
Textbook:
De Leon, Hector S. (2008). Textbook on Philippine Constitution. Quezon City: Rex Bookstore.
Abinales, Patricio N. (2005). State and Society in the Philippines. New York: Rowman and Littlefield Publishers, Inc.
Ayson, Florentino (2000). Fundamentals of Political Science, 2nd Edition. Manila: National Bookstore.
Austin, Ranney Introduction to Political Science, 8th edition: Prentice Hall
Heywood, Andrew (2007). Politics, 3rd edition. New York: MacMillan Palgraves.
Lawson, Kay (2002). The Human Polity: Introduction to Political Science, 5 th edition: Wadsworth Publishing.
Magstadt, Thomas (2006). Understanding Politics: Ideas, Institutions and Issues, 7th edition. California: Belmont
Morada, Noel (2006). Philippine Politics and Governance: An Introduction, Department of Political Science: UP Diliman,
Organista, A. and Rivera A. (2000). Philippine Government and the 1987 Constitution. Manila: Knowledge Educational
Supply,
Salonga, Jovito (1995). The Senate that Said NO: A Four-Year Record of the First Post EDSA Senate: UP Press, 1995
Non-Print Resources
Batas Militar - Martial Law (2009). A Documentary. Retrieved May 30, 2011, from www.filipinasoul.com/2008/09/
...militar...law-a-documentary
Introduction to Political Science (2011, March 1). Youtube clip. Retrieved May 27, 2011, from http://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=NR_Rglzamoo&feature=related
Online Resources
1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines. Chan Robles Virtual Library. Retrieved May 27, 2011, from
http://www.chanrobles.com/philsupremelaw1.htm
Philippine Government Officials (2006). Philippine Country Guide. Retrieved May 30, 2011, from www.philippinecountry.com/
government_officials
Philippine government, departments, embassies, police and army (n.d.). Find Government Sites at Philstart.com. Retrieved
May 30, 2011, from www.philstart.com/linkpages/government.htm
Endorsed by:
CAS Curricular Review Committee
Approved by:
DEAN JULIAN E. ABUSO, PH.D.