Title: Example Activities
Course: Philippines_Political_Structure > Section: Module 54: Example Activities

Example Activities:

1. Class Discussion:
  - Facilitate a class discussion on the importance of checks and balances in the government. Prompt students to share their views on possible strengths and weaknesses within the Philippine system.
2. Case Study Analysis:
  - Divide students into groups and assign each group a specific case (e.g., the Impeachment of Chief Justice Renato Corona, the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020). Each group will analyze the event’s implications on checks and balances.
3. Role-Playing Debate:
  - Organize a role-playing activity where students assume the roles of different government officials (e.g., the President, a Senator, a Supreme Court Justice) to debate a proposed bill. This will highlight the checks that each branch has on the others.
4. Research Assignment:
  - Task students with researching a specific provision of the Philippine Constitution related to checks and balances. They should prepare a brief report detailing its significance, how it is applied, and any noted controversies.
5. Comparative Analysis Project:
  - Have students select another country with a similar system of checks and balances and prepare a comparative analysis presentation. They will discuss similarities, differences, and lessons that the Philippines could learn.
6. Expert Guest Speaker:
  - Invite a political scientist or a former government official to talk about the realities and practice of checks and balances in the Philippines, followed by a Q&A session.

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