Modern Politics and Government

PART I: THE NATURE OF POLITICS The Study of Politics Politics, Power and Authority Classification of Governments Political Culture Globalization and the Influence of International Politics PART II: PARTIES, INTEREST GROUPS AND REPRESENTATION Political Parties and Electoral Systems Pressure Groups Representation, Elections and Voting Behaviour PART III: STRUCTURES OF GOVERNMENT Assemblies The Political Executive The Public Bureaucracy The Courts and the Political Process The Military and Politics PART IV: POLITICAL CHANGE Change in Political Systems