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British Government and Politics : A Comparative Guide.
Title:
British Government and Politics : A Comparative Guide.
Author:
Watts, Duncan.
ISBN:
9780748644551
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Edition:
2nd ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (465 pages)
Series:
Politics Study Guides
Contents:
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 practice -- References -- Index.
Abstract:
This introduction tells you everything you need to know about British Government and Politics. It examines the institutions and practices and makes comparisons with the experience of other countries.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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