The document discusses the political climate in the Philippines, describing the three branches of government - legislative, judiciary, and executive. It outlines the principles that should guide Catholic participation in politics, including pursuit of the common good, justice, service, preference for the poor, and empowering people. The document also discusses the involvement of the church in politics, civil authority, solidarity, patriotism, treason, and the duties of citizens.

1. The Adolescent and the
Political Climate in the
Philippines
“Wealth and power do not bring true
blessings. True blessings come from service
especially for the poor and the needy.”

2. Politics
- A system of government
which has to do with the
structure, organization and
administration of the State.
(Aristotle)

3. Three Branches of Government
1. Legislative
- Makes the laws
- Made up of the Senate
and the Congress

4. Three Branches of Government
2. Judiciary
- Interprets the laws
- Made up of the Judges with
the Supreme Court as the
highest agency

5. Three Branches of Government
3. Executive
- Implements the laws
- Headed by the President of the
country and composed of his/
her Cabinet Secretaries and
local government units

6. • Each of those branches is supposedly co-
equal with one another and independent.
• The true meaning and purpose of politics is
services to the people of different political
units for smooth administration of
government.
• They are leaders at the same time servants
of the people for their wages and the
salaries come from the taxes collected from
the people.

7. CIVIL AUTHORITY- the civil
government (the state) with
legitimate authority
SOLIDARITY- unity or oneness. The
active and responsible participation
of all in public life.

8. The Involvement of the
Church in Politics

9. Principles that must guide Filipino
Catholic’s participation in political life
1. Pursuit of the common good;
2. Defence and promotion of justice;
3. The spirit of service;
4. Love and preference for the poor;
5. Empowering people both as a person
process and as a goal of political activity.

10. Politics and Morality

11. • As Christians, we must first of all
obey the laws of God, and as
citizens, we must obey the laws of
society.
Civil law
- We are bound to obey all laws
which conform to God’s laws.

12. Patriotism- deep love for one’s
country which prompts us to
dedicate ourselves to promote
those things which are good for
our country and its citizens.
Treason- betrayal of one’s country.
The opposite of patriotism.

13. Duties of Citizens
1. Support the government through the
payment of taxes
2. Be willing to depend our country
against aggression
3. Pray for our leader and our country