Introduces parliamentary governments, discussing the social, political, economic, religious, and cultural effects, and examining various contemporary governments.

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One of the world's oldest parliaments renews itself -- What is a parliamentary government? -- The development of parliamentary systems -- No two parliaments alike -- Citizenship : what are the individual's rights, roles and responsibilities? -- Society : what can the individual expect from its parliamentary government? -- Parliaments and the economy -- How parliaments affect their country's international ties -- Parliaments and how well they represent their citizens -- Benefits of a parliamentary system -- Criticism of a parliamentary system -- Parliaments in the 21st century.