Mastering British Politics

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