Title: Key Concepts
Course: Philippines_Political_Structure > Section: Module 61: Key Concepts

Key Concepts:

1. Definition of Checks and Balances
  - Explanation of the term and its significance in governance.
  - The theoretical foundations of checks and balances (historical context from Enlightenment thinkers like Montesquieu).
2. Branches of Government in the Philippines
  - Overview of the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial branches.
  - Roles and responsibilities of each branch.
  - How each branch interacts with and checks one another.
3. Constitutional Provisions for Checks and Balances
  - Examination of specific provisions in the 1987 Constitution that establish checks and balances.
  - The role of the Commission on Audit, Commission on Elections, and other independent bodies.
4. Historical Context and Evolution
  - Brief history of the checks and balances system in the Philippines.
  - Critical events that influenced the current structure (e.g., Martial Law, EDSA Revolution).
5. Current Issues and Challenges
  - Recent political events that challenge the effectiveness of checks and balances.
  - Case studies of controversial legislation, executive orders, and Supreme Court rulings.
6. International Comparisons
  - Comparison of the Philippine system of checks and balances with other democratic countries (e.g., the United States, France).

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