British government and politics: a comparative guide

Your handy guide to the British political system
New for this edition Updated throughout to reflect the outcome of the 2010 General Election All relevant case studies and tables replaced with new data Brand new chapter on Britain and the EU
This one-stop textbook introduction examines the institutions and practices integral to the British political systems and makes comparisons with the experience of other countries.
Topics include The Constitution The Legislature The Executive The Judiciary Government Beyond the Centre Political Parties Pressure Groups Voting and Elections Democracy in Theory and Practice Britain and the European Union