How Parliament works /
Rogers, Robert.
How Parliament works / Robert Rogers, Rhodri Walters. - 6th ed. - Harlow, England ; New York : Pearson/Longman, 2006. - xiv, 490 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p.[470]-477) and index.
1. Parliament: its home and origins -- 2. Who is in Parliament? -- 3. Running Parliament -- 4. Parliamentary sovereignty, legislative supremacy and devolution -- 5. Influences on Parliament -- 6. The parliamentary day and the organization of business -- 7. Making the law -- 8. Parliament and the taxpayer -- 9. Debates -- 10. Calling to account: questions -- 11. Calling to account: select committees -- 12. Parliament and Europe -- 13. Modernization, reform and effectiveness Glossary of parliamentary terms Sources of information about Parliament -- Index
This classic text provides a unique insight into the workings and daily life within parliament. It explores its tradition and character for a glimpse into a world that is constantly in the news. The authors dispel the mystery and present its purpose and function plainly and intelligibly
140583255X (pbk. : alk. paper) 9781405832557
2006041608
Great Britain. Parliament.
328.41 / R.R.H.
How Parliament works / Robert Rogers, Rhodri Walters. - 6th ed. - Harlow, England ; New York : Pearson/Longman, 2006. - xiv, 490 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Includes bibliographical references (p.[470]-477) and index.
1. Parliament: its home and origins -- 2. Who is in Parliament? -- 3. Running Parliament -- 4. Parliamentary sovereignty, legislative supremacy and devolution -- 5. Influences on Parliament -- 6. The parliamentary day and the organization of business -- 7. Making the law -- 8. Parliament and the taxpayer -- 9. Debates -- 10. Calling to account: questions -- 11. Calling to account: select committees -- 12. Parliament and Europe -- 13. Modernization, reform and effectiveness Glossary of parliamentary terms Sources of information about Parliament -- Index
This classic text provides a unique insight into the workings and daily life within parliament. It explores its tradition and character for a glimpse into a world that is constantly in the news. The authors dispel the mystery and present its purpose and function plainly and intelligibly
140583255X (pbk. : alk. paper) 9781405832557
2006041608
Great Britain. Parliament.
328.41 / R.R.H.