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Philippine Politics and Governance
Philippine Politics
and Governance Quarter 1
– Module 6:
The Executive Branch of
Government-The Role of the
Philippine President
Philippine Politics and Governance – Senior High School
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Module 6: The Executive Branch of Government - The Role of the
Philippine President
First Edition, 2020
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Philippine Politics
and Governance Quarter 1
– Module 6:
The Executive Branch of
Government-The Role of the
Philippine President
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent learning
activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help learners acquire
the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of the
module:
As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module. You
also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage their own
learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the learners as they do
the tasks included in the module.
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For the learner:
Welcome to the Philippine Politics and Governance – Senior High School Alternative
Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on The Executive Branch of Government-The Role of the
Philippine President!
The hand is one of the most symbolized part of the human body. It is often used to
depict skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may learn, create and
accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a learner is capable
and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant competencies and skills at your own
pace and time. Your academic success lies in your own hands!
This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for guided
and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to process the
contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.
What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in the
module.
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Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your level of
mastery in achieving the learning
competency.
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the module. Use
a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate
to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain deep
understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
What I Need to Know
1. explain and analyze the roles and powers of the Philippine president.
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What I Know
MULTIPLE CHOICE. Read the following items carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on
a separate sheet of paper.
1. Where is the official residence and office of the Philippines chief executive?
a. Batasang Pambansa b.
Korte Suprema
c. Malacañ ang Palace d.
Manila City Hall
4. The President can call out the Armed Forces of the Philippines to prevent or
suppress lawless violence, invasion or rebellion exercised through the
Department of National Defense. This is a manifestation of what presidential
power?
a. Diplomatic Power
b. Executive Power
c. Military Power
d. Power of Appointment
11.What is the fundamental law of the land that requires the President to take an oath
prior to his/her assumption to office?
a. Freedom Constitution
b. Omnibus Election Code c.
United Nations Charter
d. 1987 Philippine Constitution
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12.According to Article VII, Section 2 of the 1987 Constitution, what is the
minimum age requirement (at the day of the election) to become the President of the
Philippines?
a. 30 years of age
b. 40 years of age c.
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45 years of age d. 50
years of age
13.What power of the President specifies that as Head of the State, he/she is the chief
foreign relations officer of the country?
a. Appointment Power b.
Military Power
c. Executive Power
d.v Diplomatic Power
14.The Philippine President can only serve for .
a. 1 term
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b. 2 terms
c. 2 terms with interval d.
3 terms with interval
15.One of the qualifications for election into the Office of the President is that he/she
is .
a. naturalized Filipino, a registered voter; must be able to read and write and
must have resided in the Philippines ten years before the election is held b.
natural born Filipino, a registered voter; must be able to read and write
and must have resided in the Philippines five years before the election is
held
c. natural born Filipino, a registered professional; must be able to read and write
and must have resided in the Philippines ten years before the election is held
d. natural born Filipino, a registered voter; must be able to read and write
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and must have resided in the Philippines ten years before the election is held
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Lesson The Executive Branch of
Government-The Role of the
1 Philippine President
What’s In
What’s New
The focus of this lesson is on the Executive Branch of the Philippine
Government, specifically on the chief executive also called the President.
Before you proceed with the lesson, list 9 important characteristics a
president should possess. Each characteristic should start with each
letter in the word PRESIDENT. Write your answers on a separate sheet of
paper.
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What is It
As of July 15, 2020, the webpage of The Official Gazette of the Philippine Government
mentioned the following essential features of the different branches of the Philippine
Government:
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The Judicial branch holds the power to
settle controversies involving rights that are
legally demandable and enforceable. It is
made up of a Supreme Court and lower courts.
I do solemnly swear that I will faithfully and conscientiously fulfil my duties as President
of the Philippines, preserve and defend its Constitution, execute its laws, do justice to every man,
and consecrate myself to the service of the Nation. So help me God.
Power of Appointment. The president has the power to appoint government officials
in the following posts:
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2. Members of the Constitutional Commissions
4. Officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) from the rank of colonel or navy
captain
Power of Control. As head of the government, the president is the chief executive who
has the responsibility to carry out government decisions. The President has control over all
executive departments, bureaus, and offices.
Military Power. As the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP),
one of the military powers of the President is that he can order the AFP to prevent or
suppress lawless violence, invasion or rebellion exercised through the Department of
National Defense.
Diplomatic or Foreign Relations Power. As head of the State, the President is the chief
diplomatic officer of the country.
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What’s More
Write on the first column the three major functions of a country’s
government. On the second column, write the branch of Philippine
government mandated to accomplish each function. Accomplish this on a
ACTIVITY 1 separate sheet of paper.
1.
2.
3.
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ACTIVITY 2
Cite four powers of the Philippine President and briefly explain each to complete the
diagram below. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
Powers of the
Philippine
President
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What I Have Learned
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2. What legacy would you like to create for the Philippines suppose you are given a chance
to serve as its president? Explain your answer.
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What I Can Do
Suppose you are the new President of the Philippine Government. Compose a speech
that you will deliver to the Filipino people. Write it on a separate sheet of paper. Your
output will be graded using the criteria below:
Content - 25 Points
Structure - 10 Points Word
choice - 10 Points
Grammatical accuracy - 5 Points
Total - 50 Points
Title of Speech:
Assessment
Fill in the blanks with the correct answer. Accomplish this on a separate answer sheet.
1. The official title of our country’s chief executive is President of the Philippines.
2. One of the qualifications for election into the Office of the President is that he/she
must have resided in the Philippines for 10 (number of years)
before the election is held.
3. The number of years in a Philippine President’s term: 6 .
5. The official residence and office of the Philippine’s chief executive is at the
Malacanang Palace.
6. The 1987 Philippine is the fundamental law of the land that requires the
Constitution
President to take an oath prior to his/her assumption to office.
7. 40 years of age is the minimum requirement (at the day of the election) to become the
President of the Philippines.
8. One of the qualifications for election into the Office of the President is that he/she is a
natural born Filipino.
9. The judical branch of the Philippine Government is authorized to
interpret laws.
10.The Philippine President is elected through direct popular vote.
IDENTIFICATION. Identify the power of the Philippine President described in each item
below.
Complete the table below. Write your outputs on a separate sheet of paper.
First column: Write your most important learning about the Executive Branch of
Government
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References
Garica, Carlito D. 2015. Philippine History and Government.
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