PLM syllabus of political science

for my political science class, the assignment is the entire part I for next meeting

Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila(University of the City of Manila)Intramuros, ManilaCollege of Liberal Arts

Politics and Governance with Philippine Constitution Christian E. RiveroSecond Semester, SY 2009-2010 Department of Humanities

Course DescriptionThe course is an introduction to the concepts, theories and principles of political science, types of political systems, development of political institutions and the processes involved in a larger international world system. The course specifically provides an understanding on Philippine government and politics as it gives highlights on studying and examining the development, organization and operation of the Philippine political system with special emphasis on the Philippine Constitution. Likewise, the course will also deal with the current issues confronting the students taking the course.

Course Objectives1. Provide the students with the theories and principles in the course of political science;2. Provide the students with the knowledge on the development, organization and operation of the Philippine government;3. Strengthen the students' awareness on the formal structure for political participation and their role as citizens of the country;4. Provides the students with the understanding on the importance of public opinion and the emergence of the civil society;5. Reinforce the students' understanding on the constitution as the basis of all political institutions and processes.

Course Content

I. Nature of Politics and GovernanceNature of Politics and Governance Definition of Political ScienceScope of Political SciencePolitical Science and Its Related Fields

II. State and Its ElementsMeaning of the StateTheories on the Origin of the State Elements of the StateState Distinguished from NationInherent Powers of the State Rights and Obligations of the State

III. Government and Political IdeologyDefinition of GovernmentForms of GovernmentBest Form of GovernmentConcept and Definition of Ideology Popular Kinds of Ideologies

IV. ConstitutionNature and Concepts of the Constitution Meaning of the ConstitutionPurposes and Functions of the Constitution Classification of the ConstitutionRequisites of a Good Written Constitution History of the Philippine Constitution

V. Bill of RightsPolitical RightsCivil RightsSocial and Economic Rights Rights of the Accused

VI. CitizenshipConcepts of CitizenshipKinds of CitizensCitizens and Aliens Distinguished Modes of Acquiring CitizenshipLoss of CitizenshipDuties and Responsibilities of Citizens

VII. Suffrage and ElectionNature of SuffrageRight of Suffrage in the Philippines Kinds of Election in the Philippines Qualification of VotersDisqualification of VotersAbsentee Voting

VIII. Political Parties and Interest GroupsDefinition of Political PartyFunctions of Political Parties Definition of Interest GroupInterest Groups in the Philippines

IX The Philippine GovernmentPrinciple of Separation of Powers Principle of Checks and Balance Legislative Branch of the Government Executive Branch of the Government Judicial Branch of the Government Local Government in the Philippines

X. International RelationsDefinition of Foreign PolicyRequirements of a Foreign Policy International RelationsDefinitions of International Law Importance of International Law United Nations Organizations

ReferenceAny Book on the Constitution of the Philippines