1. Parliaments: A Framework for Analysis Philip Norton 2. Parliament in the United Kingdom: Balancing Effectiveness and Consent? Philip Norton 3. The French Parliament: Loyal Workhouse, Poor Watchdog John Frears 4. Parliament in Italian Politics Paul Furlong 5. The West German Bundestag after 40 Years: the Role of Parliament in a ‘Party Democracy’ Thomas Saalfield 6. Legislative and Executive Relations in the Republic of Ireland Audrey Arkins 7. Parliamentary Activism and Legitimacy in the Netherlands Ken Gladdish 8. The Swedish Riksdag: the Case of a Strong Policy-Influencing Assembly David Arter 9. Conclusion: Legislatures in Perspective Philip Norton
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Philip Norton
