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Part 1 Introduction: the context of British politics. Part 2 Parties, pressure groups and the electorate: case study of the British electoral system - the 1992 election; the political parties - organization, social structure. Part 3 Government and parliament: the constitution; the structure of government; parliament - the House of Commons, the monarchy and the House of Lords. Part 4 The workings of government: the treasury and national finance; the central administration; nationalization and privatization; local government; regional government and the European Community. Part 5 Conclusion: the nature of the British political system.