Mastering British politics
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Mastering British politics
(Macmillan master series)
Macmillan, c1991
2nd ed
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Description
Providing an introduction to British politics, this book aims to facilitate a better understanding of the political system. It covers the history, the constitutional framework, the traditions and culture and the structure and procedures of the democratic process of government in Britain.
Table of Contents
- mart 1 The political and electoral context: British political culture
- the living constitution
- the electoral system
- voting behaviour. Part 2 Sources of power, pressure and opinion: the political parties
- pressure groups
- the media
- public opinion. Part 3 Parliament: the monarchy
- the House of Lords
- the House of Commons. Part 4 Central government: Prime Minister and cabinet
- ministers and departments
- the civil service
- policy and decision-making. Part 5 Other public institutions: local government
- the public sector
- the legal system. Part 6 Democracy in Britain: Britain in Europe
- British parliamentary democracy.
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