Introduction to British Government

Front Matter....Pages i-x
The Nature of Politics and Government....Pages 1-10
Constitutions....Pages 11-19
The Electoral System....Pages 20-40
The Party System....Pages 43-52
Parliament: The House of Commons — I....Pages 53-66
Parliament: The House of Commons — II....Pages 67-76
The Monarchy and the House of Lords....Pages 77-84
The Cabinet and the Prime Minister....Pages 85-95
Pressure Groups....Pages 96-104
The Civil Service and Government Departments....Pages 105-118
The English Legal System....Pages 119-142
The Public Corporations....Pages 143-153
Local Government I — Structure and Functions....Pages 154-170
Local Government II — Management....Pages 171-187
Local Government III — Finance....Pages 188-203
Britain and the European Community....Pages 204-211
Devolution....Pages 212-219
Some Reflections on the Prospects for British Government....Pages 220-226
The Politics of the Pork Barrel....Pages 227-229
Back Matter....Pages 230-239