Trends, Networks,

and Critical Thinking

in the 21st Century
Senior High School
GradeDiscussant12
MA. CARBIE P. ROLLANO
ACTIVITY TIME!
PICTURE
ANALYSIS
PICTURE ANALYSIS

1. What have you

observed about the
pictures?
2. How are they related to
one another?
SHARING
TIME!
Identify your
participation in
school and at
home?
SHARING
TIME!
How does
participation help
in home or school
development?
 Trends, Networks, and Critical Thinking in
the 21st Century
Senior High School Grade 12
DEMOCRATIC PRACTICES
1. Identify democratic
practices; and
2. Perform a skit that applies
different democratic practices
Democra
cy
 What is
Democracy?
came from the greek word “demokratia”
which means rule of the people. 4
 It was coined from two words: “demos” that
means “people” and “kratos” refers to
“power” that means in democracy the power is
vested in the people.
 What is
It is a politicalDemocracy?
system where people have a
voice and power to intervene in government 4
decisions. It is not only a form of government
but it is associated with participation, rights
and freedom of the people in the country.
Democra
tic
Practices
 Democratic
Practices
There are different democratic practices
enjoyed by the democratic community like
the Philippines to express their rights
and voice for the will of the people.
Citizen Constitutional
Voting System
Participation Government

Majority rule/
Private Sectors Civil Society
Minority right
 1. Voting System

One of the most important

democratic activities
practiced on how to
elect government
officials. It is a legal system
where there are rules in how
elections will be conducted and
how results are determined.
 2. Citizen Participation

Individuals have an opportunity to

participate in any public
affairs. Citizen participation can
influence government decision
making process in making of laws,
in economic activities and even in
socio-cultural activities.
 3. Constitutional
Government
A type of government uses
constitutions which is
known as laws or written
document where it defines
how government works and that
balances the power in
executive, legislative and
judicial branch.
 SEPARATION OF POWERS

Creation of IMPLEMENTATION Interpretation

law OF LAW of law
4. Majority rule/ Minority right

Majority rule is a way of organizing a government

where citizens are free to make decision
through votes.
The minority rights are the normal individual rights
or the rights of the minorities in a certain
place.
 5. Private Sectors
Establishing of private enterprise or
businesses is a product of
democracy. Citizens have the
right to put up a
business as long private sectors
follow the policies imposed by the
government.

In a democratic country, citizens have a

right to make businesses whether it is
small or big enterprise.
 6. Civil Society
Establishing of civil organizations
is visible in a democratic country.

It a type of organization/society
establish by a group of people with one
common interest like establishing
an association of the drivers,
union for laborers, NGO’s,
churches, and other service agencies.
4 Dimensions of
Democracy:

1. The People
2. Equality
3. Common Good
4. Representation
4 Dimensions of Democracy:

1. The People – A collective group of

individuals with varying political and
religious beliefs who freely decided to live
together in a particular geographical area
and mutually consented to form a
democratic nation.
4 Dimensions of Democracy:
2. Equality
-we are equal in the eyes of the law
(morally equal), not necessarily because
we are naturally equal in every respect, but
because we have to be placed in a status of
equality so that we may be governed fairly
and receive the equal protection of the law
(legal equality).
4 Dimensions of Democracy:

3. Common Good
-what is good for the people. Every action
should be done is for the well-being of
the people and not for their personal well-
being nor for the benefit of a particular
majority.
4 Dimensions of Democracy:

4. Representation
The use of Representatives – the ones who
are authorized to take appropriate and
necessary actions within the government
that would be beneficial for the common
good of the people.
 The Importance of
Participation in Democracy
 The Importance of Participation in
Democracy

3
ACTIVITIES
Participation is very important because it gives a way to choose the
best ideas that contribute for the betterment of our country.
Question
s?
 Thank you
for listening!
Let’s do
it!
 Activity
time!
Directions: Identify some
problems/issues/concerns regarding
the implementation of rules and
regulations in your barangay. After
identifying the problems, as part of
your community, give your
suggestions to address the
problems/issues/concerns.
 Activity time!
Problems/Issues/Concerns Suggestions

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.
 Activity time!
Processed Questions:

1. What did you feel after coming up with your own

suggestions?

2. Do think that participating to your barangay’s concerns

is the best thing to do? Why?
Performanc
e Task
 PERFORMANCE
 Group theTASK
class into five (5) groups.
 Each group will create a skit on
Democratic Practices in the Philippines.
 Perform the skit on Tuesday, next week.

Citizen
Voting System
Participation
Majority rule/ Civil Society
Private Sectors
Minority right
PERFORMANCE
TASK
Quiz
Time!
 Citizen Constitutional
Quiz Time! Voting System
Participation Government

Majority rule/
Private Sectors Civil Society
Minority right

1. John casted his vote in presidential election.

2. Nina opened a milk tea shop in front of her
house.
3. Laborers join in the labor union.
 Citizen Constitutional
Quiz Time! Voting System
Participation Government

Majority rule/
Private Sectors Civil Society
Minority right

4. Sheila participates in SSG election in her school.

5. Mr. Sy opened a toy business in their city.
6. Jojo participated in the establishment of
Tricycle Operators Driver Association.
 Citizen Constitutional
Quiz Time! Voting System
Participation Government

Majority rule/
Private Sectors Civil Society
Minority right

7. In Christian area, the rights of the minorities where

protected and cannot be eliminated.
8. Ana participates in every school activity.
9. Their team participated in planning of clean
and green program.
 Citizen Constitutional
Quiz Time! Voting System
Participation Government

Majority rule/
Private Sectors Civil Society
Minority right

10. Jonathan joined in Rotaract Association.

Quiz Time!

11. Which of the following is not a democratic

practice in the Philippines?
a. Parliamentary System
b. Majority rule/minority right
c. Election
d. Civil Society
Quiz Time!
12. An individual participation of citizen directly in
making policies and concerning political aspects
rather than electing representatives.
a. Representative democracy
b. Participatory democracy
c. Constitutional government
d. Democratic government
Quiz Time!
13. A legal system where there are rules in how
elections will be conducted and how results are
determined.
a. Majority rule
b. Voting
c. Minority rights
d. Private sector
Quiz Time!
14. A society where individuals create a group or
association with one common interest.
a. civil society
b. organization
c. majority group
d. club
Quiz Time!
15. The primary source of political power is ___.
a. people
b. laws
c. democracy
d. private sector
Quiz Time!
16. A written document defines how government
works.
a. Parliamentary government
b. Constitution
c. Legal government
d. Dictatorial government
Quiz Time!
17. A system of government in which citizens vote fo
representative to make laws.
a. Representative democracy
b. Participatory democracy
c. Constitutional government
d. Democratic government
Quiz Time!
18. A system of government where the people have
the supreme power to influence public affairs.
a. Majority rule
b. Private Sectors
c. Democracy
d. Equality
Quiz Time!
19. Which of the following is the importance of
participation in democracy?
a. It creates chaos.
b. It establishes social classes
c. It protects the rights of the leaders
d. It protects the rights of the minority
Quiz Time!
20. Why does election important?
a. It protects the rights of every individual most especially
the minorities.
b. It gives us the freedom to choose the best leaders that
cares for our good.
c. It makes the citizens an opportunity to promote harmony.
d. It gives the leaders the opportunity to practice their rights.
END!