Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region V
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SORSOGON
PILAR CLUSTER
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PHILIPPINE POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE

LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
QUARTER 1 WEEK 2
LEARNING AREA: POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES

I. Introductory concept
Ideology according to Heywood (2007) refers to a system of beliefs about
how society should function, behave, and operate. He further explains that from a
social-scientific viewpoint, an ideology is a more or less coherent set of ideas that
provides a basis for organized political action, whether this is intended to preserve,
modify or overthrow the existing system of power relationships.
II. Learning Competencies
Differentiate the political ideologies
Key Concept
MAJOR POLITICAL IDEOLOGIES
Liberalism- pertains to set of political beliefs emphasizing individual rights and
liberties. Views the state as a tool or instrument of social order, it recognizes the
state in providing equal opportunities to all citizens.
Conservatism refers to set of political beliefs based on preservation of customs and
traditions that define the character of a society, conservatism Links the state with
the need to provide authority and discipline in order to protect society from chaos
and social disorder.
Socialism is defined as set of political beliefs emphasizing community and social
equality, socialism considers the state as embodiment of the common good and
approves government intervention in implementing laws concerning the welfare of
the citizens. Cooperation is more important than competition
Communism-is an economic, social and political doctrine that aims to replace
private property and a profit-based economy with public ownership and communal
control of at least the major means of production
Capitalism- is an economic system where private entities own the factors of
production. The four factors are entrepreneurship, capital goods, natural resources,
and labor. The owners of capital goods, natural resources, and entrepreneurship
exercise control through companies.
 Neoliberalism- An ideology and policy model that emphasizes the value of free
market competition. Although there is considerable debate as to the defining
features of neoliberal thought and practice.
Anarchism. Society without government, laws, police or other authority. System of
self-control. It is a political ideology that advocates self-governed societies based
on voluntary institutions.

III. Activities
a. Let us practice
Understanding the Political Ideologies: Fill in the table with the needed information.
Political ideologies Major feature Positive aspect Negative aspect
liberalism
conservatism
socialism
communism
capitalism
neoliberalism
Anarchism

b. Generalization
Draw or make a sketch of your dream society. Consider at least one of the Political
Ideologies.
 c. Evaluation
1. Which one of the following ideologies which advocates the total elimination of
the state?
A. Anarchism B. Communism C. Fascism D. liberalism

2. If you preferred to live by your traditional practices and the policies of you’re your
political ideology is __________.
A. anarchism b. capitalism c. conservatism d. socialism

3. Which one is the goal of Neoliberalism?

A. Collective ownership and a planned economy.
B. Establish a society that provides opportunities for growth to all individuals.
C. Free markets and trade liberalization.
D. Society without government, laws, police or other authority.

4. It is the central value of Socialism.

A. Fraternity B. Freedom C. Individualism D. Social Equality

5. A political ideology that prefers cooperation over competition and favors

collectivism over individualism.
a. Communism b. Conservatism c. Liberalism d. Socialism
IV. Rubric

CRITERIA FOR THE DRAWING

Relevance to the theme------------------------------------ 25%
Creativity and originality---------------------------------- 25%
Neatness and organization-------------------------------- 25%
Overall impression of the drawing----------------------- 25%
Total ______________100%

V. REFLECTION
Based on your answers from activity A above, which do you think is the best
ideology that fits in the Philippines? Justify your answer
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I. Answer key
1. A
2. C
3. C
4. D
5. D
II. References
https://www.google.com/search?
Meriam dictionary
PHILIPPINE POLITICS AND GOVERNANCE (WORKBOOK FOR SENIOR HIGH
SCHOOL)( Manuel F. Deligente, MAED, A.B., Ph. D (Cand.)Esmeraldo G. Guillermo, MAED;
BPM; A.B.Leopoldo Cinco-Catchuela, Ll.B; MPA; A.B.)
https://olfu.instructure.com/courses/56334/files/2980299?module_item_id=3712048
https://www.scribd.com/document/498301386/Philippine-Politics-and-Governance
Department of Education – Region III Nicolas T. Capulong, PhD, CESO V, Ronelo Al K.
Firmo, PhD, CESO V, Librada M. Rubio, PhD
https://www.nps.gov/grsm/learn/education/classrooms/upload/Concept-Map-Scoring-
Rubric.pdf
Department of Education Region III- Learning Resources
Management Section (DepEd Region III-LRMS)
Prepared by:
AARON F. GALIT T-I