British Politics For Dummies®

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Pub. Date: 2010-02-01
Publisher(s): For Dummies
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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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