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Provide the students with the theories and principles in the course of political science;
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the provision of the Philippine Constitution;
Provide the students with the knowledge on the development, organization and
operation of the Philippine government;
Classify competently the different branches of the government and the constitutional
commissions;
Strengthen the students awareness on the formal structure for political participation and
their role as citizens of the country;
Reinforce the students understanding on the constitution as the basis of all political
institutions and processes;
Course Content:
A Vision-Mission, Program Objectives, Course requirements, School Policies, Grading
System
I
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III
IV
Constitution
Nature and Concepts of the Constitution
Meaning of Constitution
Purposes and Functions of the Constitution
Classification of the Constitution
Requisites of a Good Written Constitution
History of the Philippine Constitution
VI
Bill of Rights
Political Rights
Civil Rights
Social and Economic Rights
Rights of the Accused
VII
Citizenship
Concepts of Citizenship
Kinds of Citizens
Citizens and Aliens Distinguished
Modes of Acquiring Citizenship
Loss of Citizenship
Duties and Responsibilities of a Citizen
VIII
IX
Political Parties
Definition of Political Party
Functions of Political Parties
Definition of Interest Group
Interest Groups in the Philippines
XI
International Relations
Definition of Foreign Policy
Requirements of a Foreign Policy
International Law
Importance of International Law
United nations Organizations
Reference:
Any Book on the Constitution of the Philippines