Separation of Powers: Dividing Government Power | Week 5 Lesson 1 | Philippine PoliticsandGovernance

Why should government power be divided among different branches? In Week 5 Lesson 1, we examine separation of powers as a fundamental principle of democratic government and explore how the Philippine Constitution distributes political authority among three branches. This lesson builds on our discussion of constitutional democracy and moves into the institutional organization of government power. Lesson Coverage Meaning of Separation of Powers Why Government Power Is Divided The Three Branches of Government Executive Branch Legislative Branch Judiciary Primary Functions of Each Branch Separation of Powers in the 1987 Constitution Why Concentration of Power Can Be Dangerous Separation of Powers and Democratic Government Separation of Powers vs. Checks and Balances 📚 This presentation follows the ILAW Structure, including learning objectives, success criteria, essential question, keywords, motivational activity, discussion, visual organizers, collaborative learning, formative assessment, reflection, assignment, and references. Motivational Activity Quick Poll: Who Should Hold the Power? Students choose: A. One institution holds most government powers. B. Different institutions share different government powers. C. It depends on the situation. The poll introduces the question: What could be the advantage—or danger—of concentrating political power in one institution? Collaborative Learning Activity Digital Poster: Divide the Power Groups create a digital poster or infographic showing: Executive → Implements Laws Legislative → Makes Laws Judiciary → Resolves Cases They also explain why government power is divided and why separation of powers is important in a democratic government. ⚠️ Note: This lesson focuses on separation of powers. The detailed discussion of checks and balances is reserved for the next lesson. References Primary Reference Department of Education. (2025). Philippine politics and governance curriculum guide. Department of Education. 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines, Articles VI, VII, and VIII. Secondary References Bernas, J. G. (2003). The 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines: A commentary. Rex Book Store. Heywood, A. (2021). Politics (5th ed.). Red Globe Press. Mendoza, E. C., et al. Philippine politics and governance. Rex Book Store. Tags Philippine Politics and Governance, Separation of Powers, Three Branches of Government, Executive Branch, Legislative Branch, Judiciary, 1987 Constitution, Philippine Government, Political Power, Democratic Government, Political Science, HUMSS, Senior High School, Grade 11, Grade 12, DepEd, ILAW Structure, The HUMSS Guru, Academic Elective Hashtags #PhilippinePoliticsAndGovernance #SeparationOfPowers #ThreeBranchesOfGovernment #PhilippineGovernment #1987Constitution #Executive #Legislative #Judiciary #PoliticalScience #HUMSS #SeniorHighSchool #DepEd #ILAW #TheHUMSSGuru #AcademicElective