COURSE SYLLABUS
1st Semester, A.Y. 2011-2012
Course Code : SS101
Course Title : PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT AND CONSTITUTION
Course Credits : 3 units
Class Schedule and Room : Thursday, 1:00PM-4:00PM (C5), Room 102
Friday, 7:00AM-10:00AM (Main ), Room 305
Course Instructor : Marlon B. Raquel
Master of Arts in Demography (continuing), UP Diliman
Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences (Political Science), UP Tacloban
Consultation Hours : WTh, 4:00PM-6:00PM/Sat, 7:00AM-3:00PM at the Faculty Room
Or by appointment, email me at raquel.marlon@yahoo.com
Contact Numbers : 553-9187 (C5); 839-1903 (Main )
Class Website : http://tfvc2010.blogspot.com
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course deals with the development, structure, and operation of the Philippine government as embodied in the 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the end of the semester, you should be able to learn the following four Ds (4Ds):
- Describe the key concepts and theoretical approaches and frameworks of political analysis in analyzing past and present developments of the Philippine government;
- Distinguish the structure, functions, and issues of the three branches of government, the Constitutional Commissions, and other political institutions;
- Discuss the basic principles and the development of the present Constitution; and
- Develop an interest in the political system equipped with knowledge on your rights, duties, and responsibilities as a member of the Philippine society.
COURSE OUTLINE:
One (1) semester is equivalent to eighteen (18) weeks, or its equivalent of normally six (6) school days a week, or one hundred (100) days (CHED Memorandum Order No. 40, Series of 2008).
Session #1 Discussion of syllabus and course orientation
Introduction to Political Science and Its Relation to Other Disciplines
Importance of Studying Philippine Constitution
Session #2 Meaning and Elements of State
Theories on the Origin of State
State, Nation, and Government Distinguished
Different Forms and Systems of Government
The Doctrine of Parens Patriae and Doctrine of State Immunity from Suit
The Three Inherent Powers of the State
De Leon
Rousseau, Jean-Jacques (1762). “The Social Contract.” In Theories of Democracy by Ronald Terchek and Thomas Conte, eds. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc., pp.67-74.
Zulueta, pp. 21-43, 63-76
National QuickStat: A Monthly Update of Philippine Statistics. Manila
Short Quiz #1: General Information and Current Events in the Philippines
Session #3 Meaning, Nature, and Scope of Constitution
Kinds of Constitution
The History and Development of the 1987 Philippine Constitution
The Constitutions of La Liga Filipina, Biak-na-Bato (1897), Malolos (1899), 1935 (Commonwealth Period), 1943 (Japanese Occupation), 1973 (Marcos Era), 1986 Provisional Constitution (Freedom Constitution), and the 1987 (Present Constitution)
Basic Principles Underlying the Constitution
The Preamble
The Preambles of the 1973 and 1987 Constitutions Compared
Session #4 The National Territory
The Archipelagic Doctrine
Territorial Issues: Spratlys, Sabah, Macclesfield Bank, and Scarborough Shoal
Meaning and Significance of Sovereignty
The Supremacy of Civilian Authority over Military Authority
Duties and Obligations of the Government
The Doctrine of Separation of the Church and State
Bautista, Lowell
Short Quiz #2: Sessions 2 and 3 Topics
Session #5 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
Session #6 Social Justice and Human Rights
The Filipino Family
The Role of Youth and Women in Nation-Building
Health, Ecology, and Education
Science and Technology, Arts and Culture, and Sports
Short Quiz #3: Session 4 Topics
Session #7 Declaration of State Policies and Principles, cont….
Labor, Rural Development and Agrarian Reform
National Economy and Patrimony
Indigenous Cultural Minorities
Non-governmental Organizations (NGOs)
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Short Quiz #4: Session 6 Topics
Session #8 Bill of Rights
Historical Background, Nature, Purpose and Basis of Bill of Rights
Due Process and Equal Protection of Law
The Three Inalienable Human Rights: Life, Liberty
Freedom of Expression, Religion, Abode and Travel
Writ of Habeas Corpus
Debt and Tax
Double Jeopardy
Ex Post Facto Law and Bill of Attainder
Session #9 Citizenship
Citizenship vs. Nationality
Subject vs. Alien
Ways of Acquiring Citizenship
Loss and Reacquisition of Citizenship
Dual Allegiance to the Philippine Republic
Duties and Obligations of Filipino Citizens
Suffrage
Meaning, Nature, and Scope of Suffrage
Qualifications of Voters
The Voting Process
Sanctity and Secrecy of Ballots
Absentee Voting
Short Quiz #5: Sessions 7 and 8 Topics
Session #10 MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Session #11 The Legislative Department
Meaning of Legislative Power
Unicameral vs. Bicameral Legislature
The Senate
The House of Representatives
Qualifications and Powers of Senators and Congressmen
The Party-List System
Salary and Immunity
Disqualifications and Removal from Office
Limitations on the Powers of Congress
How a Bill Becomes a Law
The 2011 Budget in Brief. Available at the Department of Budget and Management’s website
Short Quiz #6: Session 9 Topics
Session #12 The Executive Department
Meaning of Executive Power
Qualifications of the President and the Vice-President
The Cabinet Secretaries
The Powers and Duties of the President
Presidential Succession
Salaries of the President and the Vice-President
Session #13 The Judicial Department
Meaning of Judicial Power
Organization of Courts
Composition of the Supreme Court
Qualifications of the Members of the Supreme Court
Powers and Obligations of Supreme Court Justices
Meaning, Form, and Procedure of Court Decisions
Salary
2009 Supreme Court Annual Report. Available at the SC’s website
Short Quiz #7: Sessions 11, 12 and 13 Topics
Session#14 PRE-FINAL EXAMINATION
Session #15 The Constitutional Commissions
The Civil Service Commission (CSC)
The Commission on Elections (COMELEC)
The Commission on Audit (COA)
Composition, Qualifications, Powers, and Functions
Salaries of Members of the Constitutional Commissions
Session #16 The Local Government Units (LGUs)
Meaning and Importance of Local Governments
Centralization vs. Decentralization
Powers, Term of Office, and Representation
The Local Government Code
Creation, Division, and Merger of Local Government Units
Autonomous Regions
Republic Act No. 7160. The Local Government Code of 1991
Tapales (1993). Devolution and Empowerment: The Local Government Code of 1991 and Local Autonomy in the Philippines Quezon City
Session #17 Accountability of Public Officers
Meaning and Nature of Public Office
Meaning and Nature of Impeachment
Sandiganbayan and Ombudsman: Powers, Functions, and Duties
General and Transitory Provisions and Amendments or Revisions
Short Quiz #8: Sessions 15, 16 and 17 Topics
Session #18 FINAL EXAMINATION
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
Note: Submissions of academic papers and assignments beyond the deadlines will not be entertained/accepted/approved!
Major Exams – Four (4) major exams are usually given in a semester – prelim, midterm, pre-final and final exams. However, in this class no prelim and pre-final tests will be given; only midterm and final exams will be administered to you. There are other requirements you need to submit in lieu of the prelim and pre-final exams which will be discussed below.
No prelim exam will be given. However, you are required to submit two (2) reviews. Two articles dealing with Philippine Government and Constitution will be given to you on the second class meeting. You have three weeks to read the articles, re-read them, synthesize the writers’ points of view, and make your own analysis. Reviews must be HANDWRITTEN in yellow papers/bond papers. Deadline of submission is on:
July 14, 2011 (Thursday) until 6:00PM – For Thursday class
July 15, 2011 (Friday) until 6:00PM – For Friday class
For the midterm exam (2-3 pages), a combination of different types of tests will be given such as multiple-choice questions, enumeration, true-or-false questions, essays, etc. This will be a 100-point test. The midterm exam will be administered on:
August 18, 2011 (Thursday) – For Thursday class
August 19, 2011 (Friday) – For Friday class
A research paper is a major requirement in this course which is equivalent to your pre-final exam. This is a group work. Each group should have three (3) members each. I strongly suggest using the American Psychological Association (APA) Style in writing your research paper. Use 8.5” by 11” bond paper; font size should be 12 if you use Times New Roman or 11-point size if you use Arial (Don’t use other font type!); one inch in all margins; double space; and with a title page. Contents of the research paper, e.g., format, will be discussed to you on the first class session. Submission is on or before:
September 15 (Thursday), 2011 until 12:00NN – For Thursday class
September 16 (Friday), 2011 until 7:00AM – For Friday class
There will be an oral presentation by each group on your chosen research topic scheduled above. Each group can choose one of the topics below.
- The Best Form and System of Government in the
- The Roots of Filipino Communism: History, Ideologies, and Struggles
- The Charter Change Issue: Boon or Bane?
- A Comparative Study of Arroyo and Aquino Administrations
- Any topic related to Philippine Government and Constitution subject to my approval
For the final exam (2-3 pages), questions will be composed of multiple-choice and essay questions. Coverage includes but not limited to the questions on short quizzes and the midterm exam. Date of the final examination is on:
October 13 (Thursday), 2011 – For Thursday class
October 15 (Friday), 2011 – For Friday class
Short Quizzes – There will be eight (8) short quizzes to be given for the entire semester. All questions are objective type. Questions could be enumeration, multiple choice, or true-or-false. No essay or definition of terms will be given. Each quiz consists of not less than 10 items but not more than 20 items. They will be given right after the lecture-discussion but the topics covered are those that have been discussed two weeks before. This type of test will measure your memory. Please be aware of the dates of the short quizzes.
Online Assignments – Four assignments will be given to you throughout the duration of the course. Assignments will be available two weeks before the deadline on our class website at http://tfvc2010.blogspot.com. Look for the link with the heading “ASSIGNMENT, i.e, Assignment No. 1, Assignment No. 2, Assignment No. 3 and Assignment No. 4” then click “Philippine Government and Constitution.” Deadlines of submission are indicated below for both classes.
Assignment 1 9 July 2011, 11:59PM
Assignment 2 13 August 2011, 11:59PM
Assignment 3 10 September 2011, 11:59PM
Assignment 4 8 October 2011, 11:59PM
Class Participation – Class participation will measure your involvement during discussions. This class is not designed for a one-way process; this is a two-way communication. Therefore, recitation is of vital importance. If there is something that is not clear to you, you better ask. You are free to disagree with me or your classmates even at the middle of my lecture. Exercise your freedom of expression. Just make sure you are able to defend and justify your position.
GRADING SYSTEM:
Midterm Grade: Final Period Grade:
2 Reviews – 30% Research Paper – 30%
Midterm Exam – 30% Final Exam – 30%
2 Online Assignments – 15% 2 Online Assignments – 15%
4 Quizzes – 15% 4 Quizzes – 15%
Class Participation – 10% Class Participation – 10%
FINAL GRADE = Midterm Grade (40%) + Final Period Grade (60%)
*** Final grades will be posted online. Check out http://tfvc2010.blogspot.com
TWO WEEKS after the final examination period ***
CLASSROOM POLICIES:
The moment you enrolled in the college, you agree to submit yourself to the school policies. Academic institutions are not social clubs; we have rules to follow.
Attendance – It is your responsibility to come to class on our schedule and on time. I will be checking your attendance regularly. Inform me early if you will be late or if you will leave early. Any one who gets a perfect attendance will receive 0.25-point bonus on the FINAL GRADE. Perfect attendance means being present in all class sessions. Those with excused absences will not be given the bonus grade.
A student who has incurred 11 hours of absences in a 3-unit subject during the regular semester shall be dropped from the roll and given a failing grade (Article VIII, College Student Handbook: The Fisher Valley College). The 5th absence will qualify you to receive a W/F (withdrawal failure) mark equivalent to a grade of 5.0. Necessary warnings will be given to you with excessive absences and names of students who have incurred 4 or more absences will be reported to the Associate College Director so that necessary notice can be given to the parents/guardian (No. 4, Policy Guidelines for Faculty).
Three (3) tardiness marks would mean one (1) day of absence. A student who leaves the classroom and stay out for the duration of the class period without the professor’s permission shall be marked “absent” (Article VIII, College Student Handbook: The Fisher Valley College). However, don't use this as an excuse for you to come to class late. This time allowance has been designed for working students and those who have children to take care of before going to school. Unavoidable circumstances like traffic are also given consideration.
Cellphone and Other Electronic Gadgets Policy – I strongly discourage you using your cellphones, laptops, and other similar gadgets while we are having class discussions. It does not only distract me; it is also annoying to your classmates who are listening to my lectures. You are expected to demonstrate respect to everyone and avoid disruptive behaviors.
Make-up Exams – I do not give make-up exams EXCEPT for serious illness or death in the family. Do not make other commitments on the scheduled dates of examinations. If you have your examination permit signed by the authorized school authorities and you fail to take the exam, you will get a grade of 60% or 5.0 on that particular exam. Failure to take the final examination because of unpaid tuition fee, on the other hand, would mean an INC grade. There is NO EXEMPTION.
Academic Integrity – You are expected to maintain academic integrity at all times. Avoid cheating during quizzes and examinations. When you cheat, you are making a contribution to the degradation of the quality of your college education. Plagiarism will not be tolerated as well. In every academic paper you submit, make sure that you cite properly the authors/institutions of your references. Claiming something as your own when you actually copied it from someone is a clear violation. Hiring someone to do your assignments, research papers, or other related works is also an offense to academic integrity. Any violation committed will have a corresponding disciplinary action as outlined in the College Student Handbook.
Index Cards - You are required to submit an index card no later than the 3rd class meeting containing the following information:
Front:
- Last Name, Given Name, Middle Name
- Student Number, Course, and Section
- Address (Provincial and Metro
- Contact Numbers (Landline, Cellular Phone, Email Address, Personal Website)
- Include a 1” x 1” recent photo PASTED (NOT STAPLED) on the upper right corner of the index card.
Back:
a. All exams, quizzes, and assignments
b. Attendance record
If you follow all these policies, you will surely survive in all of my subjects.
TEXTBOOKS:
De Leon, H. S. (2008). Textbook on the Philippine Constitution. Quezon City
Zulueta, F. M. (2003). Foundations and Dynamics of Political Science. Quezon City
REFERENCES:
Abinales, P. N. & Amoroso, D.J. (2005). State and Government in the Philippines New York
Morada, N., et al (2006). Philippine Politics and Governance: An Introduction. Quezon City : The University of the Philippines
Muñoz, M. R. & Muñoz, D. G. (2002). Philippines Quezon City
Nolledo, J. (2009). The Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines Manila
Newspapers, websites, movies, articles, and research papers
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