First published in 1894, this comprehensive guide to the workings of British government offers a wealth of information on the history, structure, and practices of the country's political system. Fonblanque and Smith provide detailed explanations of the powers and roles of the monarchy, parliament, and judiciary, as well as the rights and responsibilities of British citizens. This book is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in British history, law, and government. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.