The Philippine Citizen (Classic Reprint): A Text-Book of Civics, Describing the Nature of Government, the Philippine Government, and the Rights and Duties of Citizens of the Philippine Islands - Couverture souple

Jernegan, Prescott F.

 
9781330729588: The Philippine Citizen (Classic Reprint): A Text-Book of Civics, Describing the Nature of Government, the Philippine Government, and the Rights and Duties of Citizens of the Philippine Islands

Synopsis

Understand how government, rights, and citizen duties shape the Philippine Islands. This clear, accessible text introduces the ideas of the state, forms of government, and the role of citizens in a constitutional framework. It blends definitions with historical context to show how governance grows and serves the people.

In this edition, you’ll see how the state and its government are described, how sovereignty and elections operate, and how civic duties fit with the rights guaranteed to citizens. The material is organized into parts on the state, the organization of government in the Philippines, and the duties and rights of the Philippine citizen, with concrete explanations of terms, roles, and procedures.


  • How government arises from social groups and grows over time, with a focus on the Philippines.

  • The distinction between the state and its government, and how laws are made and enforced.

  • How suffrage works, including qualifications for electors, oaths, and the election process.

  • An overview of public offices, bureaus, and the protections and duties of citizens.



Ideal for readers of history, civics, and Philippine government who want a practical introduction to governance and citizen responsibilities.

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