ABSTRACT

This book provides a clear conceptual framework for the understanding of British politics, influenced in broad terms by a systems approach to public policy. It considers the bodies responsible for scrutinizing and legitimizing the policies of the U.K. government: Parliament and the monarchy.

chapter 1|21 pages

The Contemporary Landscape

chapter 2|21 pages

The Political Culture

part |1 pages

Part II The Political Environment

part |1 pages

Part III Governmental Decision Making

part |1 pages

Part IV Scrutiny and Legitimation

chapter 12|48 pages

Parliament: Commons and Lords

chapter 13|18 pages

The Monarchy: Above the Fray?

part |1 pages

Part V Enforcement and Feedback

chapter 14|27 pages

Enforcement: The Courts and the Police

chapter 15|21 pages

Communication and Feedback: The Mass Media

part |1 pages

Part VI Conclusion