POLITICAL SCIENCE

Political Science

Studies systems of governance, political activity and behavior; explores how power is distributed, how governments operate and how citizens engage with political systems

Political Institution

Refers to the structures and functions of government bodies

POLITICAL THEORIES

An example of this is the concept of democracy

Political Behavior

How individuals and groups engage in politics (EX. Voting, Public opinion)

Legislative Branch

Approves budgets, makes law, and represents the people

Congress

Composed of the Senate and the House of Representatives

Executive Branch

Administration of the government, foregin affairs and national defense

President of the Philippines

The head of state and the head of the government

Judicial Branch

Protects rights, resolves conflicts and upholds the rule of law

Supreme Court

Ensures all laws comply to the constitution

Presidential Veto

The President can reject laws passed by the congress

Congress Override

The ability to override a prsesidential veto with a 2/3 majority vote in both houses

Check and Balance

Separation of Power

Judicial Review

the Judiciary can declare laws unconstitutional, checking the power of both the executive and legislative branch of the govt