LR - Phil-Politics-and-Governance-Week-1 For Teacher
LR - Phil-Politics-and-Governance-Week-1 For Teacher
LR - Phil-Politics-and-Governance-Week-1 For Teacher
Philippine Politics
and Governance
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
The Meaning of Politics
Subject Name: Philippine Politics and Governance-Grade 11
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 1: The Meaning of Politics
First Edition, 2020
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Philippine
Politics and
Governance
Quarter 1 – Module 1:
The Meaning of Politics
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and
independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore,
this also aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while
taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module:
As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing
them to manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to
encourage and assist the learners as they do the tasks included in the
module.
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For the learner:
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful
opportunities for guided and independent learning at your own pace and
time. You will be engaged in the different activities that are found in this
learning resource which in turn helps you become an active learner.
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competency.
In this portion, another activity will be given
Additional Activities to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of
the lesson learned.
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any
part of the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the
exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other
activities included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through
with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do
not hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind
that you are not alone.
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What I Need to Know
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What I Know
Direction: Read each question carefully. Choose one question and write your
answers in your notebook.
1. What is politics?
2. What makes social action a political one?
3. What is your opinion about actors or actresses who run for a position in
politics?
Organization/stand--10
Structure----------------10
Total ---------------------20
What’s In
This module will enable you to learn more about politics and governance in a
more detailed perspective since it was tackled broadly in your Junior High subjects.
The concepts of Politics and Governance were merely discussed in a simplified
manner which were based only on the context of general competencies. With this
module, you will be able to gain a more concrete understanding of the
aforementioned topic because it will delve on the organized process underlying the
complexities that are involved in art of governance.
TEXTWIZT CHALLENGE. Arrange the jumbled letters into a word based on the
definition given in each item. Write your answers in your notebook
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5. TANONI - a large body of people united by common descent, history, culture, or
language, inhabiting a particular country or territory.
What’s New
Defining Politics
1. “What is politics?”
Any form of social interaction that involves the art of government, public
affairs, compromise and consensus, or power and distribution of resources is
political.
The word ‗politics‘ is derived from polis, meaning literally ‗city-state‘. Ancient
Greek society was divided into a collection of independent city-states, each of which
possessed its own system of government. The largest and most influential of these
city-states was Athens, often portrayed as the cradle of democratic government. In
this light, politics can be understood to refer to the affairs of the polis – in effect,
‗what concerns the polis‘. The modern form of this definition is therefore ‗what
concerns the state‘. This view of politics is clearly evident in the everyday use of the
term: people are said to be ‗in politics‘ when they hold public office, or to be ‗entering
politics‘ when they seek to do so.
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What is It
STRUCTURES OF ORDER
2. POWER – the main source of reign of the Government and the possession to
govern or rule the state.
3. JUSTICE – the process of legalizing and penalizing the abuse of political
power and power to rule. Justice is in effect if the government gives what
people need, protect and respect their rights, and put the common good over
and above the personal interest of the leaders.
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empowerment and sustainable development, they have to learn how to fight for their
rights through proper awareness on how the Philippine Governance works.
Informal Actors and Bad Governance – Their influence is felt more clearly in local
governments, such as organized crime syndicates and powerful families, and in rural
and urban areas. Most often than not, these actors are the cause of corruption, in
that legitimate government objectives are distorted by their illegal and private
interests. Worse, they manipulate government officials and agencies, and cause
widespread yet organized violence in the community. In urban and rural areas, for
example, the rich and powerful families control the economy by controlling the local
government officials. They bring about a controlled environment so that decisions
must always favor them.
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respect for law is generally caused by distrust on the integrity of law enforcement
agencies.
3. Effectiveness and Efficiency – this indicator requires that actors meet the needs
of the society for effective governance. This means that the valuable resources are
utilized, without wasting or underutilizing any of them. Enhancement and
standardization of the quality of public service delivery consistent with international
standards, professionalization of bureaucracy should be observed while efforts must
be made in order to attain effectiveness and efficiency in Philippine governance. The
Anti-Red Tape Act of 2007 (ARTA), for instance, was passed to require the setting
up of Citizen‘s Charter for a simplified procedure and to facilitate governmental
transactions. Also, many government departments and agencies pursued a
rationalization program to check excessive and redundant staffing.
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policy-making. Social equity, as an example, refers to a kind of justice that gives
more opportunity to the less fortunate members of the society. The Philippine
Government has done extensive efforts in promoting equity and inclusiveness. The
Constitution makes it as one of its state policies the promotion of social justice.
Pursuant to this, the Congress has enacted social legislations like the
Comprehensive Agrarian Reform Law which aims at freeing the farmer tenants from
the bondage of the soil.
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perceived to be most corrupt based on the Global Corruption Index are ―political
parties,‖ ―judiciary,‖ ―police,‖ ―public officials and civil servants,‖ and ―legislature.‖
This means all branches of the Philippine government are now challenged.
What’s More
Task4:
Activity 2: Clip A Photo
Cut at least 5 photos from newspapers, books, pamphlets, etc. which shows
involvement in political activities. Create a caption of these photos.
Task 5:
Activity 3: Individual
Criteria/ Rubric :
Organization—---------15
Structure-----------------10
Total --------------------- 25
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What I Have Learned
Instruction: Make journal to manifest your understanding about the topic. You can start it by
following the format below. Write it in your notebook.
What I Can Do
Task 1:
Instructions: Read the following statements. Write “political” if it shows political
actions and ―not political‖ if it shows otherwise. Write the answer in your notebook.
Statements:
1. Having aI haircut.
will apply
2. Joining a________________________________________________
protest rally or demonstration.
3. Running for an elective post.
_____________________________________________________
4. Dressing up for a friend‘s birthday party.
_______
5. Campaigning a candidate for a political party.
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6. Swimming at the beach.
7. The Philippine government filing an arbitration case against China.
8. Signing up for Facebook account.
9. Indigenous people protesting against mining activities.
10. The Philippine Congress passing a law.
Assessment
Quiz. True or False. Write T if the statement is true and F if it is false on your
activity notebook.
Additional Activities
Rubrics:
Organization 10 pts
Creativity 5pts.
Interpretation 5 pts
Total: 20pts
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Answer Key
Task 1:
Political Actions
* Joining a protest rally or demonstration
* Running for an elective post
*Campaigning a candidate for a political party
* The Philippine government filing an arbitration case against China
* Indigenous people protesting against mining activities
*The Philippine Congress passing a law
Not Political Actions
* having a haircut
*swimming at the beach
*signing up for Facebook account
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References
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