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Informationen zum Autor Christopher Wilson has vast experience of teaching politics in schools, is an A/S level government and politics examiner, and is an active member of the Politics Association Klappentext This is the first comprehensive textbook on the market to cover the A/S level politics syllabuses offered by the main examination boards.. Written in clear, accessible, easy to understand language, with checklists, bullet points, chapter summaries, boxes and charts, revision notes and sample examination questions, as well as further sources of information, in both written form and on the web, this is the perfect information source for students preparing for the A/S level politics examination.. The book starts by giving a basic introduction to politics including a definition of what politics is, the nature of government and the basic concepts of politics and political action.. It goes on to deal with popular participation, including democracy, elections, the electoral system and referendums, political parties including their role and functions, ideologies, theories and traditions of UK parties, the current state of the parties with regard to policy, and the work of parties at local, national and European level. Zusammenfassung This textbook covers the A/S-level government and politics syllabuses offered by the main examination boards. Clearly written! with checklists! bullet points! chapter summaries! boxes and charts! revision notes and sample examination questions! it should be an ideal information source for students. Inhaltsverzeichnis 1. Introduction: The Context of Politics in the United Kingdom2. Key Concepts in British PoliticsSection A Participation3. Political Participation and Citizenship4. Elections and Voting5. Electoral SystemsSection B Representation6. Pressure Groups7. Political Parties and the Party System8. Political Parties: Ideologies, Policies and Approach9. Political Parties 1945-2002: Postwar TrendsSection C10. The Constitution11. The Monarchy12. The Cabinet and the Prime Minister13. Whitehall and the Civil Service14. Parliament: the Role and Operations of the House of Commons15. The House of Lords16. The Effectiveness of Parliament17. Constitutional Change 1997-2001: Future Possibilities...
