1. Introduction / Vernon Bogdanor
2. The constitution: it's theory and interpretation / Geoffrey Marshall
3. The monarchy / Rodney Brazier
4. The cabinet system / Anthony Seldon
5. The House of Commons / Paul Seaward and Paul Silk
6. The House of Lords / Rhodri Walters
7. The civil service / Vernon Bogdanor
8. Ministerial responsibility / Diana Woodhouse
9. Government and the judiciary / Robert Stevens
10. Administrative law / Jeffrey Jowell
11. Civil liabilities / David Feldman
12. The electoral system / John Curtice
13. The demise of local government / martin Loughlin
14. The police / Clive Emsley
15. the United Kingdom as a territorial state / Brigid Hadfield
16. Britain, Commonwealth and the end of empire / Robert Holland
17. Britain and Europe / Ian Loveland
18. Conclusion / Vernon Bogdanor.