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1. Lesson 1.3 Governance and Government

2. What does this do? 2

3. Why is he there? 3

4. Why is this important? 4

5. Most of our activities in society, from our hobbies to our businesses and employment, have to be coordinated . Without some element of coordination, conflicts can surge and social life can be distressing . 5 5

6. 6 Why is it important to have a system of governance in society? Who should lead this system?

7. 7 Governance The Concept of Governance derived from the Greek word kubernaein (to steer) the whole set of processes involving multiple actors through which a society addresses its collective problems and needs

8. 8 Governance It involves the ways a society handles its conflicts; makes its decisions; and sets its rules and regulations. e.g., how to use resources and which behavior to ban

9. 9 Governance The Concept of Governance All societies practice it. Tribal societies → kinship system in hunting food, etc. Islamic sultanates → datus coordinated activities Modern societies → government creates and enforces rules

10. 10 Governance Governance involves multiple actors. government businesses civil society groups church, schools, and media citizens and groups All these actors contribute in the ways the society solves its problems and needs.

11. 11 Governance Governance differs per society. In societies under dictatorships , needs and problems are settled by only one person/group. In democratic societies, nongovernmental actors are welcome to give inputs (e.g., propose or complain about rules).

12. 12 Government The Government main actor in governance a set of offices entrusted by the citizens of a state to make, enforce, and settle conflicts involving rules and regulations in the society.

13. 13 Government presidential in form (has three separate and coequal branches) unitary in structure (national government is superior to local governments) The Philippine Government

14. 14 Government Branches of the Philippine Government EXECUTIVE LEGISLATIVE JUDICIARY implements the laws of the land proposes, makes, and revises the laws of the land interprets the laws of the land and settles conflicts regarding them

15. 15 Government Common Powers of the Government Because the citizens vest their sovereignty to the government, the government practices unique powers that other governance actors do not have.

16. 16 Government Police Power involves the ability to regulate behavior e.g., power to criminalize and punish certain behaviors

17. 17 Government Power of Taxation involves the ability to impose taxes to support government operations and services e.g., income taxes, property tax

18. 18 Government Power of Eminent Domain involves the ability to take private property for public use and services e.g., taking lands for building infrastructure

19. 19 Governance and the Government In the process of governance, the government is usually the one that leads and supervises the process. It is supposed to use its unique powers to help society settle its collective needs and problems better.

20. 20 Governance and the Government The government also leads governance because it has unique duties to protect and promote the citizens’ welfare , and uphold national interests . Other actors may not care about these.

21. 21 Governance and the Government Sometimes, the government can be the source of problems in governance. e.g., corruption, extrajudicial killings (EJKs), discriminatory laws, failure to do its duties to the people

22. This is why governance has multiple actors . Everyone, most especially the government, must work together to make governance fair , inclusive , and effective . 22

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24. A couple of red traffic lights against a blue sky by Horia Varlan is licensed under CC BY 2.0 via flickr .

25. Referee by Brandon Giesbrecht is licensed under CC BY 2.0 via flickr .