Philippine Politics-Chapter 1.pptx- The Concept of Politics and Governance

Political Science Introduction
Political Science
Different views on Political Science
Value of Political Science
Differentiate governance from government

1. PHILIPPINE POLITICS & GOVERNANCE Prepared by: Rebecca rabe-galano

2. UNIT I: BASIC CONCEPTS OF POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE Lesson 1: Politics Governance, and Other Key Concepts Lesson 2: Classical to Modern Political Ideologies Lesson 3: Nature, Forms, and Consequence Lesson 4: State and Nation in the Age of Globalization Lesson 5: Forms of Government February 10, 2021 2

3. Lesson 1: Politics, Governance, and other Key Concepts Lesson Objectives: Define politics, governance, and other key concepts of political science; Explain the connection between the phenomenon ( politics) and the method of inquiry ( political science); Differentiate governance and politics; and Explain the value of politics 3

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6. What is Political Science? Deals with the study of power in society, politics and governance. Dynamic character of human society and differences in context of different states 6 Different views, theories, and definitions on the concepts of politics and governance

7. 7 1. Politics Helps You to Know Your Rights The course has allowed us to see beyond our initial belief that we have no real say in the running of our country. It has truly educated us on a fundamental part of our society and has helped us to understand that if we engage in political processes, using the pressure points built into the system, then every individual really does have the opportunity to change the world. Why Study Politics?

8. 8 2. Politics Clarifies What You Yourself Believe Studying the things we have studied has given us the opportunity to discover our own political beliefs and to see in much greater detail the benefits and disadvantages of the vast array of political ideologies that are present in the world today. Being able to express what you believe accurately and concisely is extremely useful, and forces you to really look at yourself!

9. 9 3. Politics is a Living, Breathing Subject In Politics, textbooks go out of date the day they are published. Why? Because the political landscape changes every day, with new examples appearing constantly in the media. Picking which examples to use in your answers to essay questions is really exciting as something that has happened on the day you are taking your A Level exams can appear in your response!

10. 10 4. Politics Helps You to Understand Our Nation's Parties After just one term of the subject we have learnt about democracy and our rights, ideologies and party policies, the Constitution and Parliament. With the knowledge gained from the classroom, we have been able to watch events unfold worldwide, have seen our leaders' reactions to these events and have come to understand these reactions as demonstrations of what we have learned.

11. 11 5. Politics Prepares You for Adult Life In the Philippine politics SK trains the young people to practice and exercise their suffrage. At the age of 18 with the vote giving us the ability to change our nation and allow the principles we hold dear to thrive. With this in mind, it could easily be said that Government and Politics is the most applicable subject on offer at any school, and is a subject that people should be encouraged to take due to nothing less than the way it prepares you for entering the adult world.

12. 12 History of Politics POLITICS -formulated by the Greeks during the 4 th and 5 th century. -it was inseparable from life in the Polis Polis- a place or state shared by a certain group of people .

13. 13 History of Politics Plato and Aristotle says: ….Humans are not self-sufficing so they find the need to come together as a community. POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE To maintain order

14. Your Date Here Your Footer Here 14 History of Politics Social Contract Theorists says: ( Thomas Hobbes, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, and John Locke) -during the 17 th and 18 th century -stressed the hypothetical state of nature that was devoid of any kind of government. -this state is chaotic and violent -it leads people to enter into SOCIAL CONTRACT Social Contract- is a written or unwritten agreement that bids for the creation of a government and the consequent use of politics for the achievement of peace and order.

15. 15 BASIS FOR COMPARISON POLITICAL SCIENCE POLITICS Meaning Political Science refers to the branch of knowledge that studies all the aspects of state and power. Politics implies an activity related to state and power. What is it? It is a part of social science. It is a social activity. Deals with Both empirical facts and normative issues. Problems of the citizens by interacting them politically. Actors Political scientist, scholars and academics. Politicians, lobbyist and administrators. Objective To understand different political patterns and to provide such a framework which expresses reality. To initiate public welfare and improve their conditions by implementing constructive policies.

16. 16 Political Science Niccolo Machiavelli- Father of Modern Political Science - The Prince and Discourses- his book discussing on maintaining power. Plato and Aristotle- provided the central concepts of politics Like: Justice- what and who is morally and politically right Power- source of authority The right type of constitutions and government Different types of governments and states Political Structure- Different Ideologies in a state Right and virtuous leadership-Who should lead in a certain political system.

17. 17 Political Science Key Fields in Politics: Power Relations in the society Political Behavior 20 th century cultural evolution… Political Culture – 20 th Civil Society’s role in government

18. 18 Politics vs Governance POLITICS GOVERNANCE DEALS WITH POWER IN THE SOCIETY DEALS WITH POWER IN GOVERNMENT HOW GOVERNMENT EXERTS POWER FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE SOCIETY Political Theory Political Methodology Comparative Politics International Relations Law

19. 19 Political Theory Political theory is the study of political ideas and values like justice, power and democracy that we use to describe, understand and assess political practices and institutions.  Political Methodology is more concerned upon the application of political concepts into research and policy making almost similar to the applied nature of public administration.

20. 20 Political Theory and Political Methodology Political theory is the study of political ideas and values like justice, power and democracy that we use to describe, understand and assess political practices and institutions.  Political Methodology is more concerned upon the application of political concepts into research and policy making almost similar to the applied nature of public administration.

21. 21 Law Basically any written statement that limits or guides the behavior of a certain group. Politics highlight the role of law in organizing and stabilizing individual interest to prevent the overlapping individual needs and promote collective gains in society.

22. 22 Comparative and International Relations COMPARATIVE POLITICS Comparative Politics studies the effects of political culture, institutions and individual decision-making in different political systems around the world. This field also examines how political processes and structures vary across counties and the historical development of these political processes and structures. Comparative Politics analyses the political behavior and preferences of both political leaders and ordinary citizens. Major themes include the study of war and peace, democracy, dictatorship, regime change and economic development. Although a separate subfield from International Relations, Comparative Politics often touches on both the domestic origins of foreign policy and the impact of the international system on domestic political behaviors and outcomes.

23. 23 Comparative and International Relations INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS The study of International Relations analyzes how states in the international system relate to one another. What explains international conflict or cooperation? Why do states choose a particular course of foreign policy? Why do they join international organizations? How do international organizations work ? While a separate subfield of Political Science, International Relations builds on insights from Comparative Politics to make larger claims about global politics and the world in which we live.

24. 24 Conclusion A good citizen must have good knowledge about politics and governance. Ignorance of the law excuses no one!

25. 25 Activities Answer the following: Analysis Guide @ piece of paper staple on page 7. Skills workout Knowledge Checker Beyond the Wall- for those who are absent on the online class. Personality Check For Activity 2, 3, 4 and 5 –Write your answer in your book.