British Politics For Dummies

So - you want to be knowledgeable about British politics but don't know where to start. The rich history, complex statistics and tricky political jargon are getting in your way, not to mention the media hype (is politics only about duck houses and moats?). But don't worry! British Politics For Dummies is your essential guide to understanding even the trickiest questions surrounding politics in the UK, so you'll be discussing the ins and out of leaders, parties, ideologies, constitutions, laws, cabinets and summits past and present in no time - and with maximum confidence. Coming up to the potential end of Labour's historic three terms in power, there's never been a better time to get to grips with politics.

British Politics For Dummies includes:

Part 1: The Basics of Politics

Chapter 1: Taking in the Political Universe

Chapter 2: Understanding Why Politics and Politicians are Important

Chapter 3: Looking at Democracy & Participation

Chapter 4: Examining Different Political Ideologies

Chapter 5: Forming of the British Political State

Part 2: Elections and Britain's Parties

Chapter 6: Electoral & voting systems

Chapter 7: Voting Behaviour & Trends

Chapter 8: Honing in on Political Parties

Chapter 9: Pressure Groups

Chapter 10: Politics & the Media

Part 3: The Ins & Outs of Parliament

Chapter 11: Britain's Constitution

Chapter 12: Examining Britain's Parliamentary Democracy

Chapter 13: Gazing at the Summit: the PM and Cabinet

Chapter 14: Ministers & Civil Servants

Chapter 15: The Courts & The Judiciary

Chapter 16: Laying Bear Devolution & Local Government

Chapter 17: Joining the Lawmakers: Becoming a Politician

Part 4: Politics Worldwide

Chapter 18: Understanding Britain's Place in the World

Chapter 19: Taking in the International Stage

Chapter 20: Expanding Your Horizons: Europe

Chapter 21: Leading the Free World: US Politics

Part 5: Parts of Ten

Chapter 22: Ten Significant Prime Ministers

Chapter 23: Ten Major Political Scandals

Chapter 24: Ten Events Which Formed the Modern Political World

Chapter 25: Ten Political Trends for the Future