COURSE OUTLINE IN POLITICS AND GOVERNACE WITH NEW CONSTITUTION
Course Code: SOC SCI 14 Semester: Second
Course Title:Politics, and Governace with Philippine Constitution Prerequisite:None
Credit: 3.0 units No. of Hours: 3
hours/week
I. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
The course is an introduction to the concepts, theories and principles of political science, types
of political systems, development of political institutions and the processes involved in a larger
international world system. The course specifically provides an understanding on Philippine
Government and politics as it gives highlights on studying and examining the development,
organization and operation of the Philippine political system with special emphasis on the
Philippine constitution.
II. Topics:
1. ARTICLE I
A. Preamble;
B. National Territory
2. Concepts of State, Politics, Government, Governance and Administration.
A. Concept of good governance
3. Overview on Forms and Structures of Government.
A. Principles of Check and Balance
B. Separation of Powers
4. ARTICLE II- State Principles (Section 1-28)
5. Models and Characteristics of Various Forms of Government.
A. Monarchy
B. Aristocracy
C. Democracy vs. Authoritarianism
6. ARTICLE III -Bill of Rights
A. Search and Seizures;
B. Warranties Arrest;
C. Right to Privacy;
D. Freedom of Speech of expression, or of the press; Cyber Crime Law
E. Right of People to information; Freedom of information Bill
F. Religious freedom;
G. Right to form Association;
H. Obligations of Contract;
I. Miranda Doctrine;
J. Bail Form Who may invoke the Right Factors Affecting Bail
K. Presumption of Innocence
L. Writ of Habeas Corpus Napoles Case
M. Rights Against Self- Incrimination;
N. Involuntary Servitude;
O. Double jeopardy;
P. Ex Post facto Law vs Bill of Attainder
7. ARTICLE IV -Citizenship
A. Doctrine of Citizenship;
B. Ways of Acquiring Citizenship;
C. Naturalization
Filing
Disqualification
D. Dual Citizenship;
E. Fernando Poe Jr. Case;
F. Senator Grace Poe Case.
8. ARTICLE V– Suffrage
9. ARTICLE VI -Legislative Department
A. Legislative Power;
B. Scope and Classification of Powers; Inquiries in aid of legislation Limitations of
the investigative power of congress Appropriation Power
C. Composition of both House Qualifications Compensation Vacancy
Rights and Privileges Parliamentary Immunities
D. Party List Representatives;
E. The Organization of Electoral Tribunal
10.ARTICLE VII –Executive Department
A. Executive Powers;
B. Presidential Immunities;
C. Term of Office;
D. re- election;
E. Prohibitions;
F. Rules of Succession.
11. ARTICLE VIII -Judicial Department
A. Judicial Power Doctrine of Judicial Supremacy Power of Judicial Review
B. Jurisdiction of Court Original Jurisdiction Appellate Jurisdiction Exclusive
Jurisdiction Concurrent Jurisdiction Limited Jurisdiction
12.ARTICLE IX -Constitutional Commissions
A. Commo0n Provision Independence of the Commissions Qualifications Term of
Office Salaries
B. The Civil Service Commission Goals Prime Duties of Civil Service Officers and
Employees; Rights; Nepotism.
C. The COMELEC Salient Features
D. The Commission on Audit Composition Duties of the Commission.
13. ARTICLE X -Local Government
A. Characteristics of LGU;
B. Decentralization vs De- concentration;
C. Enhancement Powers
•Power to levy Taxes;
•Tax Exemption Privileges;
•Debt relief;
•Organizational Changes;
•Developing Partnership.
D. Revenue and Taxing Powers of LGU’s
E. Qualification and Term of Office
F. Creation and Modification of Local Government
14. ARTICLE XI -Accountability of Public Officers
A. Norms of Conduct of Public Officials and Employees;
B. Basis for Disciplinary Action;
C. Anti-graft and Corrupt Practices;
D. Grounds for Impeachment;
E. Procedure in Impeachment;
F. Right to Ill-Gotten Wealth.
References:
Heywood, Andrew. Politics 4th ed. New York: Palgrave Macmillian,2013
www.google.com
Tabajen, Rhene and Pulma, Erlinda B.
Albano, Albano Jr., Albano (2004). Political Law Reviewer. Rex Book Store; Inc. Manila
Coquila, J. (2012). Human Rights. Rex Book Store, Inc. Manila
Cruz, Isani A. (2000). Constitutional Law. Central LawBook Publishing Co., Inc. Manila
Lazo, Ricardo S. (2009). Philippine Governance and the 1987 Constitution. Rex Book Store,
Inc. Manila
Costales, Saluba, Carlos (2010). Politics and Governance History, Government and
Constitution. Rex Bookstore Inc. Manila
