QUEEN OF HEAVEN MISSION SCHOOL, INC.

Allera St., Tigbauan, Iloilo

2nd Quarter
Philippine Politics and Governance (HUMSS 12)

LESSON 1
Decentralization and Local Governance
OBJECTIVES:
a. Identify the different levels of the Philippine Local Government.
b. Explain the roles and functions of Local Government Unit.
c. Examine how decentralization affects governance.
d. Evaluate the performance of a local government unit.

FOCUS QUESTIONS:
1. What are the functions of the Local Government Unit in our country?
2. Can the National government transfer its power and authority to the Local government? How?

ACTIVITY 1: NAME THE LEADER

Write the name of the different leaders asked below.
1.Barangay Chairman:
2. Town Mayor:
3. City Mayor:
4. Town Governor:
5. District Representative:

ACTIVITY 2: RELATE IT
Write words or phrases that relates to City, Municipality and Barangay.

City

Municipality Barangay

LESSON 2
Elections and Political Parties
OBJECTIVES:
a. Describe the nature of elections and political parties in the Philippines.
b. Identify the types of electoral systems
c. Assess the implications of the type of electoral systems on politics and governance.
d. Analyze the nature of elections and political parties in the Philippines.

FOCUS QUESTIONS:
1.
 LESSON 3
Civil Society and Social Movements
OBJECTIVES:
a. Explain the contributions of civil society organizations and social movements to Philippine
democracy.
b. Evaluate the role of civil society organizations and social movements

FOCUS QUESTIONS:
1.

LESSON 4
Citizenship
OBJECTIVES:
a. Explain citizenship
b. Assess the various avenues for citizen participation.
c. Illustrate the value of citizenship

FOCUS QUESTIONS:
1.

LESSON 5

OBJECTIVES:
a. Identify issues related to political engagement and youth empowerment.
b. Determine programs that address issues related to political engagement and youth empowerment.
c. Assess an existing program that addresses an issue related to political engagement and youth
empowerment.

FOCUS QUESTIONS:
1.