Introductory. 1. The Nature of Politics 2. The British ConstitutionPart 1: Carrying Out the Law: The Government 3. The Monarchy 4. The Queen's Ministers 5. The Civil Service 6. The Political Activities of Government 7.

The Economic Activities of Government 8. The Social Activities of GovernmentPart 2: Making the Law: Parliament and People 9. The Two Houses of Parliament 10. The Work of Parliament 11. The Control of Money 12. The Election of Parliament 13. Party Government 14. Government by the PeoplePart 3: The Judicature 15.

Law and the Courts 16. Law, Liberty and JusticePart 4: Local Government 17. The Local Authorities 18. The Social Work of Local Authorities 19. Methods and Problems of Local Government 20. London 21. The Special Features of Scottish GovernmentPart 5: Beyond the United Kingdom 22. From Empire to Commonwealth 23.

Commonwealth Constitutions 24. The World 25. Conclusion.