Constitutional Practice: The Foundations of British Government

By Elaine C Scroggins

Book Overview

This third edition has been fully revised and updated to include the constitutional changes that are being implemented by the labour government. The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the current British Constitution and evaluates the law and practice of British central government, this includes: an overview of the constitution of the United Kingdom in the light of devolution; choosing a Prime Minister and government; the transfer of power; the Prime Minister and the cabinet; Ministers and government departments; the Opposition; the Monarchy, and the constitutional position of the judges.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0198298110
• ISBN13: 9780198298113
• Release Date: May 1999
• Publisher: OUP Oxford
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 5.5" x 8.5"