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 Man as Political Animal
•Aristotle: Man is a "political animal"
•Not about the intrinsic desire to lead or govern.
•Refers to humans forming a political body for a good
life.
•Humans, like animals, work together for a common
goal.
•"No man is an island" - humans are interconnected and
must work together.
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provides a framework for making provides a way for individuals and
decisions groups to participate in the
decision-making process

to ensure that resources are

Helps people to understand their
allocated fairly
rights

POLITICAL CULTURE
is the pattern of individual attitudes
and orientation towards politics
among members of a political system.
(Almond & Verba, 1965).
Filipino Political Culture
includes beliefs, feelings, group-accepted practices,
language, and paraphernalia shared by groups of
Filipinos in their production, allocation, and usage of
political powers alongside the interaction with the
state (Montiel, 2000)
 CHARACTERISTICS OF PHILIPPINE POLITICAL
CULTURE
ONE TWO THREE
Dominance of family
ties or Kinship system Euphemism Utang na loob

FOUR FIVE SIX

Sense of Belief that majority Lack of political

overdependency of the politicians are maturity
corrupt
 ARACTERISTIC
CH S
1.) Dominance of family ties or kinship system
In local government units such as the municipality or barangay , big clans
dominate the political arena. Political dynasties usually control the
government.
 ARACTERISTIC
CH S
2.) Euphemism
a characteristic of Philippine political culture wherein officials and
employees in lower positions are not frank or straightforward in
criticizing officials of higher rank.
 ARACTERISTIC
CH S
3.) Utang na loob

A character where Filipinos feel obliged to repay immediately or in the

future any favor they receive from another person.
 ARACTERISTIC
CH S
4.) Sense of overdependency

a character wherein some constituents rely on elected official

or "patron" politician for their personal and economic needs.
 ARACTERISTIC
CH S
5.) Belief that majority of politicians are corrupt
These character represents common that are usually heard in gov. activities
and projects such as "Bigay ikaw regalo (BIR)" , "Pag may semento, may
porsiyento" , "kulang lang ng padulas.

Buwaya or crocodile has been used to described corrupt politicians in the

Philippines signifying their greed for money and power.
 ARACTERISTIC
CH S
6.) Lack of political maturity
people elect officials based on popularity and personality and not on
performance and platform. This is also manifested in the number of
showbiz personalities who are now politicians.
Establishing a Democratic Culture
CULTURE is defined as the way of life followed by people and
which consists of learned and shared values, behavior,
traditions, etc.

Types of Culture: Material and Non- Material

DEMOCRACY is a system of government in which all citizens

are eligible members of the state. Sovereign power belongs
to the people.
 THE BASIC FEATURES OF DEMOCRACY

RULE OF THE MAJORITY

The decision of the majority prevails.

PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS

It is important that citizens are aware of their basic human
rights.
UPHOLDING THE RULE OF LAW
Democracy should be under the rule of law and not the
rule of men.
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