British Politics For Dummies^®

by Julian Knight

• ISBN13: 9780470664940
• ISBN10: 0470664940
• Format: eBook
• Copyright: 2010-02-01
• Publisher: For Dummies

Summary

So - you want to be knowledgeable about British politics but don't know where to start. The rich history, complex statistics and tricky political jargon are getting in your way, not to mention the media hype (is politics only about duck houses and moats?). But don't worry! British Politics For Dummies is your essential guide to understanding even the trickiest questions surrounding politics in the UK, so you'll be discussing the ins and out of leaders, parties, ideologies, constitutions, laws, cabinets and summits past and present in no time - and with maximum confidence. Coming up to the potential end of Labour's historic three terms in power, there's never been a better time to get to grips with politics. British Politics For Dummies includes:Part 1: The Basics of Politics Chapter 1: Taking in the Political Universe Chapter 2: Understanding Why Politics and Politicians are Important Chapter 3: Looking at Democracy & Participation Chapter 4: Examining Different Political Ideologies Chapter 5: Forming of the British Political State &

Table of Contents

Introduction

The Basics of Politics

Taking in the Political Universe

Understanding Why Politics and Politicians Are Important

Looking at Participatory Democracy

Examining Political Ideologies

Forming the British Political State

Elections and Britain's Parties

Counting the Votes: Differing Electoral Systems

Voting Behaviour and Trends

Homing in on Political Parties

Piling On the Pressure Groups

Scrutinising Politics and the Media

The Ins and Outs of Parliament

Examining Britain's Constitution

Britain's Parliamentary Democracy

Gazing at the Summit: The PM and Cabinet

Assessing Ministers and Civil Servants

Taking in the Courts and Judiciary

Laying Bare Local Government and Devolution

Joining the Lawmakers: Becoming a Politician

Politics Worldwide

Understanding Britain's Place in the World

Taking In the International Stage

Expanding Horizons: Europe and the EU

Leading the Free World: US Politics

The Part of Tens

Ten Great Prime Ministers

Ten Major Political Scandals

Ten Political Events that Shaped the Modern World

Ten Political Trends for the Future

Index

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