Democracy UK: An Argument for a Third Age in the Development of Our Democracy
Intro -- Title Page -- About the Author -- Dedication -- Copyright Information © -- Acknowledgements -- The Shape of Things to Come -- Part 1: The Concept -- Introduction -- The Ages of Democracy -- The First Age of Democracy -- The Second Age of Democracy -- The Third Age of Democracy -- The Balance of the Democratic Triangle -- The Building Blocks of Society -- Faith -- The Monarchy -- The Military Service -- The Civil Service -- Police -- Justice -- Industry -- Religious Faith -- Political Faith -- Local Governance -- National Governance -- The Foundation Stones of Power -- The Checks and Balances of Authority -- The News Media -- The Objectives of Total Voting -- Part 2: The Delivery -- General Overview -- Representation -- The Voting System of Parliament -- The Delivery of Representation and Governance -- Considerations When Selecting Prospective MPs -- The Constituency Infrastructure Considerations -- The Elements of Representation and Governance -- Parliament -- Governance -- The Second Chamber -- The Privy Council -- Representation (Parliament) -- Representation - MPs Job Description -- Representation - MPs Selection Process -- Representation - MP's New Role -- Representation - The Voting Systems in Parliament -- Representation - MP Discipline -- Representation - The Role of Select Committees -- Representation - The Origins of Legislation -- Representation - Opposition -- Representation - Parliamentary Sequence -- Government and Governance -- Governance - The Selection of Ministers -- Governance: The Election of the Prime Minister and the Cabinet -- Governance: The Role of the Government Executive, the Cabinet -- Governance: The Role of Ministers -- Governance: The Select Committee Procedures -- Governance: The Implementation of Legislation -- The Second Chamber -- Second Chamber - The Election of Representatives.