This UCSP class module discusses political structures or institutions and their function based on social contract and constitution, further defined by power, authority, legitimacy, and rights. These are not limited to formal organizations of government, which vary over time and to the context of particular societies.
This module discusses the significance of understanding the existing political institutions and their respective functions in the Philippines, as these are also related to our rights as citizens and how these structures are accountable to us.
Objective
● Define political structures and explain related concepts; ● Explain the concepts of power, authority, legitimacy, rights, social contract, and constitution; ● Motivate critical thinking and awareness on the bases of the existence of political structures; ● Examine the functions of political structures, particularly, in Philippine society today; and ● Define the constitution.
Curriculum Information
Education Type
K to 12
Grade Level
Grade 11, Grade 12
Learning Area
Content/Topic
How society is organized
Intended Users
Educators
Competencies
Traces kinship ties and social networks
Traces kinship ties and social networks
Copyright Information
Developer
Philippine Business for Education, Inc. Author: Ruth Lusterio-Rico
