Parliaments / by Mary K. Pratt.

Author/creator Pratt, Mary K.
Format Book
Publication InfoEdina, Minn. : ABDO Pub. Co., ©2011.
Description160 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 23 cm.
Subjects

SeriesExploring world governments
Exploring world governments. ^A1121421
Contents Introduction: What is government? -- A parliament renews itself -- What is a parliamentary government? -- Parliaments in history -- All parliaments are different -- Rights and responsibilities -- A stable society -- Fair representation -- Parliaments and economies -- International relations -- Benefits of a parliamentary system -- Criticism of a parliamentary system -- Parliaments in the twenty-first century.
Abstract Introduces parliamentary governments, discussing the social, political, economic, religious, and cultural effects, and examining various contemporary governments.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 150-156) and index.
LCCN 2010045759
ISBN9781617147937 (lib. bdg. : recy. paper)
ISBN1617147931 (lib. bdg. : recy. paper)

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