Spring 2025

Parliamentary Government

From the Viking Althing to Modern Parliament

From the Series Political Systems in Action

  • Interest Level: Grade 4 - Grade 9
  • Reading Level: Grade 7

The parliamentary system evolved from monarchy, yet it involves people in the rule of their country. So how does this complex political system work in action?

This fascinating title looks at parliamentary government, its history, and its place in the world today. It compares parliaments past and present and explores the best examples of parliamentary government in world history. Discover the theoretical ideas behind the political system, how it works in action, and the countries in which it is in place.

Clear explanatory text examines how parliamentary government works in practice along with the theological ideas behind the politics. Detailed sidebars set out case studies that explore parliaments and ask readers critical-thinking questions to help develop your own thoughts about this system of governance. The history of government by parliamentary control is explored and contrasted with parliaments in the world today. Biographical features showcase some of the world’s most important political players in parliaments and how they helped shape this complicated form of political control.

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Interest Level Grade 4 - Grade 9
Reading Level Grade 7
Genre Social Studies
Category 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Traditional Nonfiction
Copyright 2025
Publisher Cheriton Children's Books
Imprint Cheriton Children's Books
Language English
Number of Pages 48
Publication Date 2025-01-01
Text Type Informational/Explanatory
BISACS JNF043000, JNF025000
Dewey 328
Dimensions 6.5 x 9
Features Accessible layouts, Author/Illustrator biography, Bibliography/further reading, Fast facts, Glossary, Index, Photo captions, Sidebars, Table of contents, and Websites