The UK parliament:
Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Grant, Moyra (Author)
Format: Electronic eBook
Language:English
Published: Edinburgh Edinburgh University Press ©2009
Series:Politics study guides
Subjects:
Online Access:FAW01
FAW02
Volltext
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-220) and index
Cover; Copyright; Contents; Boxes; Tables; Figures; CHAPTER 1 A Brief History of Parliament; CHAPTER 2 The United Kingdom Parliamentary System; CHAPTER 3 The House of Lords; CHAPTER 4 The House of Commons: Making the Law; CHAPTER 5 The House of Commons: Representing the People; CHAPTER 6 The House of Commons: Scrutinising the Executive; CHAPTER 7 Parliament and the European Union; CHAPTER 8 Parliament and the Devolved Bodies; CHAPTER 9 Parliament, the Courts and Civil Liberties; CHAPTER 10 Conclusion: The Future of Parliament in an Age of Reform; References; Index
This topical and accessible introductory guide to the workings of the UK's Westminster Parliament outlines the history, structure and functions of the Parliament and provides a topical evaluation of how well those functions are performed. Special attention is paid to the relationships the Parliament has with the government, the EU, devolved bodies, and the courts. There is also an analysis of the impact of recent and possible future Parliamentary reforms
Physical Description:1 Online-Ressource (vii, 230 pages)
ISBN:0748622616
0748629726
9780748622610
9780748629725

There is no print copy available.

Interlibrary loan Place Request Caution: Not in THWS collection! Get full text