British Politics For Dummies

Learn to: Make sense of elections and Britain’s parties Understand Britain’s relationship with the EU Discover more about politics in Scotland and Wales See just 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 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 All the world’s a stage — understand Britain’s place on the international stage in the UN, the role of the G8 and G20 and how the EU works Open the book and find: Why politics and politicians are important An examination of political ideologies A look at great Prime Ministers Major political scandals worth knowing Political events that shaped the modern world Ten political trends in the making How pressure groups influence politicians