Structures and Functions of Philippine Government

Introduction

Have you ever wondered how decisions in the Philippines are made? Who creates the laws? Who enforces them? And who ensures they follow the Constitution?

In this WebQuest, you will explore the structure of the Philippine government and understand how its three branches work together to serve the Filipino people. By the end of this activity, you will see how government affects your daily life as a citizen.

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“The structure of government” means simply the organized exercise of state power in some formal hierarchical system or as a natural and other flexible arrangement to govern, to adopt them in an effort focused on achieving public goals with many government and nongovernment elections.

Task

Your task is to investigate the structure and functions of the Philippine government.

Create a 5–7 slide PowerPoint presentation or infographic that includes:

  • The three branches of government
  • The functions of each branch
  • Key officials in each branch
  • How the branches check and balance each other
  • A real-life example of how a law is made or implemented

 

Process

Step 1: Understand the Basics

Learn about the three branches:

a. Executive—Headed by the President (Head of State/Head of Government) and with cabinet secretaries, it is governed following the 1987 Constitution.

b. Legislative—The law-making organ is bicameral, consisting of the Senate (composed of 24 Senators) and the House of Representatives (composed of district and party-list representatives).

c. Judicial—The Supreme Court, headed by the Chief Justice and 14 associate justices, who resolve legal disputes.

Step 2: Research Each Branch

Identify the following:

a. Roles and Responsibilities

b. Key Leaders and Term of Office

Step 3: Explore Checks and Balances

Understand how each branch limits the power of the others

Step 4: Real-Life Application

a. Research a real Philippine law or issue

b. Explain which branch is responsible and how it works

Step 5: Create Your Presentation

  • Organize your ideas into slides or an infographic.
  • Use diagrams, charts, or visuals
  • Make sure your explanation is clear and accurate

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Evaluation

Your output will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

Criteria

Excellent (4): 95-100%

Good (3):

90-94%

Fair (2): 85-89%

Needs Improvement (1): 80-84%

Understanding of Government Structure

Clear, accurate explanation of all branches

Mostly accurate

Some errors

Incorrect understanding

Content Completeness

All required parts included

Missing 1 part

Missing several parts

Very incomplete

Organization & Clarity

Very clear and well-organized

Mostly organized

Some confusion

Disorganized

Visual Presentation

Creative and engaging

Good visuals

Limited visuals

No effort in visuals

Real-Life Application

Strong, relevant example

Some relevance

Weak example

No example provided
Conclusion

Congratulations! You have explored how the Philippine government works and how its structure ensures balance and accountability.

As a future voter and citizen, understanding these systems helps you become more responsible and informed.

Reflection:

a. Why is it important to have three branches of government?

b. How does the government affect your daily life?

Credits

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Created by: Faustino P. Lapus (TCP)