This PowerPoint presentation contains the Politics, Governance, and Other Key Concepts lesson for Grade 11 HUMSS. From the definition of Politics and Governance to other key concepts all about the political system in the Philippines. It also compares and contrasts Politics from Governance.
2. LESSON 1: Politics, Governance,
and other Key Concepts.
Lesson Objectives:
At the end of this lesson, the students should be able to:
1. define politics, governance, and other key concepts of
political science;
2.explain the connection between the phenomenon
(politics) and the method of inquiry (political science);
3.differentiate governance and politics; and
4.explain the value of politics.
4. What is Politics?
•Politics refers to the activities, actions,
and processes associated with the
governance of a society or organization.
•It involves the competition and
negotiation among individuals, groups,
or parties to gain power, influence, or
control over governmental institutions
and policies.
5. What is Politics?
•Politics encompasses activities such as
campaigning, elections, lobbying,
forming political parties, and making
policy decisions.
•It involves the pursuit and exercise of
power within a society's political
system.
6. What is Governance?
•Governance refers to the processes,
structures, and mechanisms through which
societies or organizations make and
implement decisions.
•It involves the exercise of authority,
management of resources, and direction of
policies and programs to achieve collective
7. What is Governance?
•Governance includes activities such as
policymaking, implementation,
monitoring, and evaluation of policies and
programs.
•It focuses on the effectiveness, efficiency,
transparency, and accountability of
This quote by Aristotle, "Man, by nature, is a political animal," reflects his belief that humans are inherently social beings who naturally engage in political activities and form communities to meet their needs and achieve common goals.