This core text meets the needs of those involved in courses relating to the British political system. The author examines the institutions and practices of British government and politics and makes selective comparisons with the experience of other countries, mainly liberal democracies.In each chapter, there is a general comparative analysis of the theme, followed by a thorough examination of the situation in Britain. Three examples from overseas are then briefly explored.Key Features:• accessibly written, reliable and up-to-date• offers an interesting and penetrating analysis of the political scene in Britain• uses information and examples derived from the 2005 election• informs the discussion of British politics by making appropriate international comparisons (July 2010)
Author(s): Duncan Watts
Year: 2006
Language: English
Pages: 416
Contents......Page 6
Boxes......Page 10
Tables......Page 13
Leaders of the two main parties in Britain since 1945......Page 15
US Presidents since 1945......Page 16
Votes and seats in British general elections since 1945......Page 17
CHAPTER 1 The Setting of British Politics: British Society and the British People......Page 20
CHAPTER 2 The Constitution and the Protection of Rights......Page 43
CHAPTER 3 The Legislature......Page 79
CHAPTER 4 The Executive......Page 129
CHAPTER 5 The Judiciary......Page 175
CHAPTER 6 Government beyond the Centre......Page 208
CHAPTER 7 Political Parties......Page 242
CHAPTER 8 Pressure Groups......Page 299
CHAPTER 9 Voting and Elections......Page 332
CHAPTER 10 Democracy in Theory and Practice......Page 393
References......Page 405
Index......Page 414
