PLM syllabus of political science

for my political science class, the assignment is the entire part I for next meeting

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila

(University of the City of Manila)
Intramuros, Manila
College of Liberal Arts

Politics and Governance with Philippine Constitution Christian E. Rivero

Second Semester, SY 2009-2010 Department of Humanities

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. Likewise, the course will
also deal with the current issues confronting the students taking the course.

Course Objectives
1. Provide the students with the theories and principles in the course of political science;
2. Provide the students with the knowledge on the development, organization and
operation of the Philippine government;
3. Strengthen the students' awareness on the formal structure for political participation
and their role as citizens of the country;
4. Provides the students with the understanding on the importance of public opinion and
the emergence of the civil society;
5. Reinforce the students' understanding on the constitution as the basis of all political
institutions and processes.

Course Content

I. Nature of Politics and Governance

Nature of Politics and Governance Definition of Political Science
Scope of Political Science
Political Science and Its Related Fields

II. State and Its Elements

Meaning of the State
Theories on the Origin of the State Elements of the State
State Distinguished from Nation
Inherent Powers of the State Rights and Obligations of the State
III. Government and Political Ideology
Definition of Government
Forms of Government
Best Form of Government
Concept and Definition of Ideology Popular Kinds of Ideologies

IV. Constitution
Nature and Concepts of the Constitution Meaning of the Constitution
Purposes and Functions of the Constitution Classification of the Constitution
Requisites of a Good Written Constitution History of the Philippine Constitution

V. Bill of Rights
Political Rights
Civil Rights
Social and Economic Rights Rights of the Accused

VI. Citizenship
Concepts of Citizenship
Kinds of Citizens
Citizens and Aliens Distinguished Modes of Acquiring Citizenship
Loss of Citizenship
Duties and Responsibilities of Citizens

VII. Suffrage and Election

Nature of Suffrage
Right of Suffrage in the Philippines Kinds of Election in the Philippines Qualification of
Voters
Disqualification of Voters
Absentee Voting

VIII. Political Parties and Interest Groups

Definition of Political Party
Functions of Political Parties Definition of Interest Group
Interest Groups in the Philippines

IX The Philippine Government

Principle of Separation of Powers Principle of Checks and Balance Legislative Branch of
the Government Executive Branch of the Government Judicial Branch of the Government
Local Government in the Philippines

X. International Relations
Definition of Foreign Policy
Requirements of a Foreign Policy International Relations
Definitions of International Law Importance of International Law United Nations
Organizations
Reference
Any Book on the Constitution of the Philippines