Containing all the information and analysis needed to understand the British system of Government and politics, Mastering British Politics is an essential text. This fifth edition has been fully revised and updated to reflect the results of and developments since the 2005 General Election.
List of Figures
Preface
Acknowledgements
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: THE CHANGING ROLE OF THE STATE
From Provider to Enabler and Regulator
Devolved and Regional Government
Local Government
The Legal System
PART 6: DEMOCRACY IN BRITAIN
The Citizen and the State
Britain in Europe
British Parliamentary Democracy
Index.
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