Module in Political Parties, Movements and Interest Groups (PSEC 101)
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2023
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Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University – Mid La Union Campus
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Module I Introduction to Political Parties -- Lesson 1 History, Definitions, and Functions of Political Parties -- History of Philippine Political Parties -- Traditional, American, and Marxist Perspectives on Parties -- Classifications and Core Functions of Political Parties -- Lesson 2 Party Systems -- Single-Party, Two-Party, and Multi-Party Systems -- Party System Stability and Representation -- Module II Elections -- Lesson 1 Role of Parties and Voting Mechanisms -- Bottom-Up and Top-Down Electoral Functions -- Philippine Voting Mechanisms (Elections, Plebiscites, Referendums, Recalls, Initiatives) -- Lesson 2 Philippine Electoral System Mechanics -- Presidential System and Plurality Voting -- The Party-List System (1987 Constitution) -- COMELEC Structure and Election Integrity Issues -- Lesson 3 Voting Behavior and Media Influence -- Voting Behavior Models -- Agenda Setting, Reinforcement, Hegemonic, and Pluralist Media Theories -- Module III Interest Groups -- Lesson 1 Concepts, Types, and Lobbying Tactics -- Membership, Corporate, and Trade Associations -- Direct (Inside) and Indirect (Outside) Lobbying Tactics -- Lesson 2 Regulation and Free Speech -- Campaign Finance and Constitutional Rights -- Lobbying Disclosure Laws and Revolving Door Restrictions -- Lesson 3 Theories of Power and Influence -- Pluralism (Robert Dahl) -- Multi-Elitism (Lowi & Olson) -- Neo-Pluralism and Policy Niches -- Module IV Pressure Groups and Social Movements -- Lesson 1 Pressure Groups in Public Policy -- Nature and Definition of Pressure Groups -- Interest Articulation in Public Policy -- Lesson 2 Civic Engagement and Dynamics -- Theories of Public Participation and Civic Engagement -- Dynamics of Social Movements
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Gadaza, A.C. (2023). Module in Political Parties, Movements and Interest Groups (PSEC 101). [Instructional Materials, Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University - Mid La Union Campus, City of San Fernando, La Union]. Lakasa ti Sirib, DMMMSU Institutional Repository.