Remind students that in the Philippines, the declaration of a state of rebellion allows authorities to arrest suspects without a warrant, and is the first of three steps a president can take to maintain law and order.
Subsequent steps are the suspension of habeas corpus rights and martial law.
Have students consult online resources to learn more about these three powers. Then, have each student write a television editorial about whether or not Arroyo abused her power, from the perspective of an Arroyo supporter, an opponent of Arroyo or a Filipino business owner. If possible, have students videotape their editorials and play them for the class. Pages will open in a new browser window External sites are not endorsed by CNN Interactive. All Rights Reserved.