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The growth of parliamentary government in Britain - London : Central Office of information, 1961 - 18 p. ; 23 cm.

INTRODUCTION --
EARLY DEVELOPMENTS IN ENGLAND --
The Norman Conquest --
The Great Council and the Curia Regis --
Magna Carta --
THE RISE OF PARLIAMENT IN ENGLAND --
Formation of two Houses of Parliament --
Increasing Parliamentary Influence --
The Civil War --
The Revolution of 1688 --
The Bill of Rights, 1689 --
The Act of Settlement, 1701 --
THE UNION AND AFTER --
Significance of the Revolution Settlement --
THE PRIVY COUNCIL AND THE CABINET --
The Prime Minister --
THE MODERN PARTY SYSTEM AND OTHER DEVELOP- MENTS --
Extension of the Franchise --
An Impartial Speaker --
Membership and Powers of the House of Lords --
SHORT READING LIST.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Britain -- Cabinet systems
Legislative bodies
Parliamentary government
Parliaments
Parliaments -- United Kingdom

LC Class. No.: KD219.G7.1 G76 1961