Philippine Politics and Governance

1. Lesson 1: POLITICS AND
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Ms. Rowena F. Henorga
Subject Teacher

2. At the end of this lesson the students will:
• Articulate the definition of politics and differentiate the various
views on politics HUMSS_PG12-Ia1 , HUMSS_PG12-Ia2
• Explore the connection between the phenomenon (politics) and
the method of inquiry (Political Science) HUMSS_PG12-Ia-3
• Recognize the value of politics HUMSS_PG12-Ia-4

3. Review of the Lesson
The meaning of politics
Politics is the study of (who gets what, when and how) as Harold Laswell states.
Politics is the exercise of power, the science of government, the making of collective
decisions, the allocation of scarce resources and the practice of deception and
manipulation.
Characteristics of Politics ( Shieveley, 2013)
Politics always involves the making of collective decisions for group of people.
Those decisions are made by some members of the group, exercising power over other
members of the group

4. Politics is about human relationships. It
is how humans behave differently when
dealing with others when there is
cooperation, competition and conflict.
*(and other social interactions)

5. LET’S PLAY: 4 Pics 1 Word:
Think and analyze a word that connects the pictures
NATION DEBATE

6. LET’S PLAY: 4 Pics 1 Word:
Think and analyze a word that connects the pictures
POLITICS POLITICIAN

7. Group the class into four groups and ask them
to identify an article from the newspaper about
politics based on the lesson taken yesterday.
From their chosen article, a representative from
each group will have to share awareness our
present politics.

8. Politics is exciting because people have different
viewpoints. According to Heywood (2007), people may
disagree about the following concerns: How people should
live? Who should get what? How should power and other
resources be distributed? Should society be based on
cooperation or conflict? He further stressed that humans
also disagree about how such matters should be resolved,
how should collective decisions be made, who should have
a say and how much influence should each person have?

15. Why do you think we study
politics?
What are the differences and
the connection between politics
and Political Science?

16. Why do you think we study
politics?
Studying political science is the first step towards
understanding and having a say in what your rights and
responsibilities as a citizen are and should be.
Furthermore, you will also better understand
international politics and law. Such a degree teaches you
many things and opens doors to a successful career.

17. What are the differences and
the connection between politics
and Political Science?
Political science is the scientific study of politics.
It is a social science dealing with systems of
governance and power, and the analysis of political
activities, political thought, political behavior, and
associated constitutions and laws.

18. Values of Politics
• Politics helps you to know your rights
• Politics clarifies what you yourself believe.
• Politics is a living, breathing subject.
• Politics helps you to understand our nation’s parties.
• Politics prepares you for adult life.

19. Answer Mo, Post Mo:
Get 1/2 sheet of paper. Divide it into 2 parts: POLITICS
and POLITICAL SCIENCE.
The concepts that define politics and Political Science are
jumbled in the screen. Place the concepts where they belong,
whether to politics or Political Science.
A time limit of 5 mins is set on this quiz game. READY…?

21. TIME’S UP!!!!!
LET’S CHECK YOUR WORK

22. POLITICS POLITICAL SCIENCE
the actual process of how humans interact in groups the scientific study of politics
constitute man’s activities in the real world study of politics, political systems, and governments
the practices of elective and non-elective political systems focuses on the theory and practice of government
the process by which people try to influence the
government
theory of state and government
the process by which the government decides which
policies will be enacted
seeks to study the origin, nature and functions of the
state, government and its all organs
the practice of state and government universal studied by few
issues, problems, and activities taking place in society
day-to-day actual activities of the government
relative (varying)
everyone is involved

23. “Explain the connection or relation
of politics and Political Science.”
Politics is the actual process of how
humans interact in groups while
political science is the study of the
politics

24. Why do you think that it is necessary for students
who aspire to be lawyers to take Political Science?
The importance of study in law and political science is such that it enables
you to acquire not just knowledge but also key skills that will help you in
your future practice of law. Also the scientific method of studying
political science is one rigorous approach to logical and critical thinking,
a skill of notable value for attorneys. Second, many legal cases draw upon
one or another kind of scientific knowledge for evidence.
(Note: Difference of ATTORNEY to LAWYERS
Attorneys must pass the bar exam, and practice law in court. Lawyers may or
may not have taken the bar exam, and may or may not practice law)

25. What is your own definition of politics and
of Political Science?
Politics is the actual process of how
humans interact in groups while political
science is the study of the politics.

26. QUIZ TIME
WRITTEN OUTPUT
TEST I: Answer only True of False
________1. Politics is the actual process of how humans interact in groups.
________2. Political Science is the process by which people try to influence their
government.
________3. Political science seeks to study the origin, nature and functions of the State,
Government and its all organs.
________4. Politics is universal and is always the same.
________5. Politics involve issues, problems, and activities taking place in the society.

27. QUIZ TIME
WRITTEN OUTPUT
TEST 2: MATCHING TYPE- Write the view about politics that corresponds with
each given statement on the first column. Write the letter only.
1. Politics is seen as a struggle over limited resources, and power
can be seen as the means through which this struggle is
conducted.
a. Politics as the art of
government
2. Politics is seen as a peaceful way of resolving conflict. b. Politics as public affairs
3. Politics as practical application of knowledge in the exercise of
control within society through the making and enforcement of
collective decisions
c. Politics as compromise
and consensus
4. Politics happens in the public sphere of life. d. Politics as power
5. Politics as the ability to influence the behavior of others.

28. PPG_PERFORMANCE TASK 2: Slogan Making
Create a SLOGAN that will established how the good politics can be applied in our daily life.
SLOGAN shall be displayed in the classroom for at least 2 weeks.
The activity will be scored with the following rubrics:
RUBRICS for the SLOGAN
8pts - Relevance to the Topic
5 pts – Creativity
5 pts – Neatness
2 pts – Timelessness (passed on time)
20 pts TOTAL

29. See you next Lesson!