SLG No.

: 1
Subject Code/Number: HUMSS05
Subject Description: This course introduces the students to the basic concepts and vital elements of
politics and governance from a historical-institutional perspective. It attempts to explain how the
important features of our country’s political structures/institutions, processes, and relationships
developed across time. In the process, the course helps the learners gain a better appreciation of
their rights and responsibilities as individuals and as members of the larger sociopolitical community
to strengthen their civic competence.
Time Frame: 1 Week

I. Introduction

“Do you recognize these men? Who are they? What are they? What do they do?”

Welcome class to our very first lesson in Philippine Politics and Governance. For this chapter we
will focus on the concepts underlying politics and governance. Moreover, dwells on the ways in
which politics can be understood and studied.

A. Learning Competency

Explain the concept, relationship and importance of politics, governance and government

B. Learning Outcomes

At the end of this lesson, the students are able to:

1. Define Politics and governance and understand the rules of the game.
2. Develop a critical way of thinking and interpreting Politics and Governance.
3. Recognize the value and evaluate the importance of politics in their everyday.

II. Learning Content

“In every aspect of man’s life, there is always a conflict and disagreement. They disagree about
the distribution of powers and resources as well as how to resolve such disagreement.
Questions such as “Why is there war?” What are the necessary and sufficient conditions of
poverty? How do we account for intolerance? How do we avoid ecological catastrophes? Broad
agreement that it is advantageous to avoid devastating wars, enhance prosperity, protects
human rights and guard against environmental disasters. This is where politics comes in.”

Politics is the science of Government, the making of collective decisions and the allocations of
scarce resources.

Politics is the understanding of basic knowledge of the state and the principles and ideals which
underlie its organization and activities.

Political Science- is defined as the systematic study of political and governmental institutions
and processes. It is a discipline that seeks to understand the relationship between individual and
political institutions.

Political Institutions is a collection of relevant rules and routines that determine appropriate
actions regarding relations between roles and situations involving the determination of what
situation is, what role is being fulfilled and what obligation is entitled therein.

Stages in the study of Political Science

1. Religious stage- the government in its creation, its leaders and laws were considered divine.
2. Metaphysical Stage- the state was considered as a human institution and it is therefore
absolute.
3. Modern Stage- the state was deemed capable of being improved by rulers and subjects
according to certain principles and laws.

Approaches to Politics

 Politics is an arena or location.

 Politics is the process of political behaviour the science of running a political institution.

Governance- was defined as the process of decision-making and the process by which decisions
are implemented.

Good Governance- refers to the assurance that corruption is minimized, the views of the
minority are considered and that the voices of the most vulnerable in the society are heard.

Characteristics of Good Governance

 Rule of Law- manifested through the impartiality of fair legal framework such as the
protection of human rights and dignity.
 Transparency- decisions were taken and enforcement is done in a manner that follows rules
and regulation. It also means that enough information is provided and that it is provided in
easily understandable forms and media.
  Responsiveness- good governance requires that institutions and processes try to serve all
stakeholders within a reasonable time frame.
 Consensus-oriented- good governance requires mediation of the different interest in society
to reach a broad consensus on what is best interest of the whole community and how this
can be achieved.
 Effectiveness and Efficiency- good governance means that process and institutions produce
better results that meet the needs of the whole community or the state while making the
best use of resources at their disposal.
 Accountability- refers to the underlying responsibility of any governmental institutions and
stakeholders.

III. Self-Learning Activities

Activity #1: Political Cartooning

Name: _________________________________ Date: _________

Track & Strand: __________________________

Directions: Draw a political cartoon of what a good governance should look like for you
Refer to your subject teacher on how & where to send your output.
1. Make it unique and eye catching
2. Make it creative and humorous
3. Using familiar figures also helps dramatically
4. Provide caption

Caption: ____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
 Political Cartooning Rubric

POINTS SCOR
CATEGORY E
4 6 8 10
Organizatio  Limited  Organization  Organization  Organization
n and preparation is attempted of the is creative and
Preparation and poor but not illustration is preparation is
organization complete clear and evident
 Needs concise.
additional Evidence of
ideas chapter
reading
Knowledge  No  Little  Good  Topic is
of topic understandin understandin understandin focused, clear
g of the g of the g of the and shows
concepts concepts content understandin
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content
Creativity/  Final  Final  The final  Excellent
Appearance appearance is appearance products illustration
not neat and has limited appearance is and clear
lacks impact attractive and understandin
creativity creative g
Remarks: Total:

IV. Assessment

Quiz #1
Name: _________________________________ Date:
Track & Strand: __________________________

Directions:
Read the statement carefully. Identify the term that is described. Write your answer in the space
provided.
Refer to your subject teacher on how & where to send your output.

___________1. It is the key requirement of good governance.

___________2. It means that information is freely available and directly accessible to those who
will be affected by such decisions and their enforcement.
___________3. It is a key cornerstone of good governance.
___________4. The state was considered as a human institution and it is therefore absolute
(cannot be changed)
___________5. The state was deemed capable of being improved by rulers and subjects
according to certain principles and laws.
 ___________6. The Father of Modern Political Science.

___________7. The first Filipino student of politics

___________8. It is a handbook for rulers in the art of government.
___________9. It covers the sustainable use of natural resources and the protection of the
environment.
___________10. The first systematic treatise in political science that give as well thorough
understanding on the discipline.

V. Extension of Learning

Home Mission #1
Research Work
Instructions: List down governments efforts/programs in combatting against Covid19 Pandemic
that you think is effective.
Refer to your subject teacher on how & where to send your output.

1. _________________________________________________________________________
2. _________________________________________________________________________
3. _________________________________________________________________________
4. _________________________________________________________________________
5. _________________________________________________________________________

VI. REFERENCES

Pacis, V. A., & Pacis, A. C. (1967). Philippine Government and politics. Quezon City: Alemar
Phoenix.

What is good governance? United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the
Pacific

Ranney, A. 1995. Governing an Introduction to Political Sciences, Philippines. Prentice-Hall

International Editions.

Online Crash Course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_k_k-bHigM

Submitted by:

EARL NINO B. LEDESMA, LPT

Senior High School Teacher

Reviewed by:

BERHN VINCENT C. DOSDOS, LPT APPLE JOY RUPEREZ

Academic Program Coordinator Academic Program Coordinator

Noted by:

MRS. ANDRESA S. BULAWAN, LPT

Assistant Principal

Approved by:

DR. JUNREL P. ZARCO

Senior High School Principal/ Vice- President for Academic Affairs