Mastering British politics
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Mastering British politics
(Macmillan master series)
Macmillan, 1999
4th ed
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British politics
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Previous ed.: 1996
Includes bibliographies and indexes
Description and Table of Contents
Description
This volume aims to feature the information and analysis needed to understand the British system of Government and British politics. This edition has been revised to take into account changes since the 1997 General Election. It also contains an analysis of results of the 1997 Election, and constitutional changes under the new Labour Government.
Table of Contents
Preface - PART 1: THE POLITICAL AND ELECTORAL CONTEXT - British Political Culture - The Evolving 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 - PART 5: OTHER PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS - The Public Sector: The Changing Role of the State - Devolved and Local Government - The Legal System - PART 6: DEMOCRACY IN BRITAIN - Britain in Europe - Policy and Decision-Making - British Parliamentary Democracy - Name Index - Subject Index
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