Cover; Copyright; Contents; List of boxes; List of tables; Leaders of the two main parties in Britain since 1945; Votes and seats in British general elections since 1945; US Presidents since 1945; CHAPTER 1 The Setting of British Politics: British Society and the British People; CHAPTER 2 The Constitution and the Protection of Rights; CHAPTER 3 The Legislature; CHAPTER 4 The Executive; CHAPTER 5 The Judiciary; CHAPTER 6 Government Beyond the Centre; CHAPTER 7 Political Parties; CHAPTER 8 Pressure Groups; CHAPTER 9 Voting and Elections; CHAPTER 10 Britain and the European Union
CHAPTER 11 Democracy in theory and practiceReferences; Index
Summary
Your handy guide to the British political systemNew for this edition: Updated throughout to reflect the outcome of the 2010 General Election. All relevant case studies and tables replaced with new data. Brand new chapter on Britain and the EUThis one-stop textbook introduction examines the institutions and practices integral to the British political systems and makes comparisons with the experience of other countries. Topics include: The Constitution. The Legislature. The Executive. The Judiciary. Government Beyond the Centre. Political Parties. Pressure Groups. Voting and Elections. Democrac
