Offering an insider’s analysis, Philip Norton examines the debates surrounding Britain’s political history and culture, constitution, parties and elections, branches of government, media, and relations with the European Union. Throughout, The British Polity follows a theme of continuity and change that draws on historical and institutional knowledge and that helps to explain contemporary British politics.
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Introduction
The contemporary landscape
The political culture
Past and present: historical perspective and legacies
Political environment
The uncodified constitution
The electoral system: campaigns, voting, and voters
Political parties: more or less than a two-party system?
Interest groups: insiders or outsiders?
Governmental decision making
The executive: government at the center
The European union: government above the center
The new assemblies: government beyond the center
Local government: government below the center
Parliament: commons and lords
The monarchy: above the fray?
Enforcement: the courts and the police
Communication and feedback: the mass media
Future directions: the polity under challenge.
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Includes bibliographical references (452-457) and index.
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