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  • © 1978

Introduction to British Government

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Table of contents (18 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages i-x
  2. The Nature of Politics and Government

    • S. G. Richards
    Pages 1-10
  3. Constitutions

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    Pages 11-19
  4. The Electoral System

    • S. G. Richards
    Pages 20-41
  5. The Party System

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    Pages 43-52
  6. Parliament: The House of Commons — I

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    Pages 53-66
  7. The Monarchy and the House of Lords

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    Pages 77-84
  8. The Cabinet and the Prime Minister

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    Pages 85-95
  9. Pressure Groups

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    Pages 96-104
  10. The Civil Service and Government Departments

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    Pages 105-118
  11. The English Legal System

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    Pages 119-142
  12. The Public Corporations

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    Pages 143-153
  13. Local Government I - Structure and Functions

    • S. G. Richards
    Pages 154-170
  14. Local Government II - Management

    • S. G. Richards
    Pages 171-187
  15. Local Government III - Finance

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    Pages 188-203
  16. Britain and the European Economic Community

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    Pages 204-211
  17. Devolution

    • S. G. Richards
    Pages 212-220
  18. Back Matter

    Pages 228-237

Authors and Affiliations

  • Hammersmith and West London College, UK

    S. G. Richards

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