British Politics For Dummies

Learn to: Discover more about devolution and the Scottish Referendum Make sense of elections and Britain's parties Take a good look at the Conservative and Labour parties See exactly what the prime minister and the cabinet get up to all day Your one-stop shop for all things British politics Welcome to the fascinating world of British politics! Whether you're a student wanting to boost your chances of getting that A grade or just want the inside track on the big issues facing the UK-and the wider world-this friendly, portable guide has you covered. Party on - get to know the electoral systems, voting behaviour and trends and the scoop on political parties Take it to the masses - find out how the rise of social media has shaped and affected British politics Ponder parliament - examine Britain's constitution and parliamentary democracy, and find out how Westminster makes the laws that affect us all Significant scandals - discover the top ten political scandals of all time Open the book and find: Why politics and politicians are important How pressure groups influence politicians A look at great prime ministers Strengths and weaknesses of British politics The role of the media in election campaigns Minor and emerging political parties