Summary of 3 Branches of Government In The PHILIPPINES

Summary of "3 Branches of Government In The PHILIPPINES"

The video explains the structure and functions of the three branches of the Philippine government, emphasizing the principle of separation of powers to prevent any one branch from gaining too much control.

Main Ideas and Concepts

Three Branches of Government:
The government is divided into three branches to distribute power equally and maintain checks and balances:
1. Legislative Branch (Congress)
2. Executive Branch
3. Judicial Branch
Purpose of Government:
To govern the country, maintain order and security, and solve national problems.

Detailed Breakdown of Each Branch

1. Legislative Branch (Congress)

Responsible for making laws and controlling taxation and spending policies.
Only branch with the power to declare war.
Bicameral system consisting of two houses:
- Senate
  - Composed of 24 senators (e.g., Raffi Tulfo, IMY Marcos, Robin Padilla).
  - Senators are senior politicians with wider political experience.
  - Their role is to decide on the approval of bills for the benefit of the country.
- House of Representatives
  - Made up of 316 congressmen.
  - Focuses on specific issues or bills important to their constituencies.
  - Example: House Bill No. 7885, the "Job Center in School Act," aims to help senior high school graduates find work, addressing the unfair perception that they are unprepared for employment despite their skills.

2. Executive Branch

Managed by the President, who enforces laws passed by Congress.
Holds veto power to reject legislative proposals before they become law.
The President is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
Responsible for international relations and signing agreements with other countries.
Includes the Vice President and the Cabinet members.

3. Judicial Branch

Headed by the Supreme Court and other judges.
Interprets laws made by Congress and applies them to legal cases.
Does not make laws but can declare laws unconstitutional if they violate the constitution or fundamental rights.
Can invalidate laws that negatively affect citizens’ rights or contradict constitutional principles.

Additional Key Points

The Philippines operates under a representative democracy, modeled after the United States system adopted during the Aquino administration.
Citizens elect politicians who perform various government functions, including lawmaking, foreign relations, and taxation.
The separation of powers ensures no single branch becomes too powerful, and there is also a separation of duties among the branches.
Summary analogy:
- Legislative = Lawmaker
- Executive = King (enforcer)
- Judicial = Judge

Methodology / List of Instructions (Implied Understanding)

Understand the distinct roles and powers of each government branch.
Recognize the importance of checks and balances.
Know examples of legislative actions (e.g., specific bills).
Appreciate the democratic process of electing representatives.
Remember the constitutional role of the judiciary in protecting rights and reviewing laws.

Speakers / Sources Featured

Narrator (unnamed) presenting the overview and explanations.
Mentioned politicians (as examples in the Senate):
- Raffi Tulfo
- IMY Marcos
- Robin Padilla