Hung Parliament

Hung Parliament is a vital volume in the *Political Science* series. It breaks down the critical nuances of situations where no single political party holds a majority, offering readers an in-depth look into the mechanics of governance. Through examining key elections, coalitions, and the balance of power in parliamentary systems, this book provides a clear framework for understanding complex political dynamics.

Chapters Brief Overviews

1: Hung Parliament — Basics of a parliament with no outright majority.

2: Coalition Government — Formation and effects of coalition governments.

3: October 1974 UK General Election — The 1974 UK election and its historical relevance.

4: Minority Government — Challenges faced by minority governments.

5: Lib–Lab Pact — The 1977 Lib–Lab Pact and its impact on governance.

6: 2010 UK General Election — The election that resulted in a coalition government.

7: Confidence and Supply — Agreements ensuring minority government stability.

8: 2010 UK Government Formation — Negotiations behind the 2010 coalition.

9: 2015 UK General Election — Political shifts from the 2015 election.

10: Lib–Con Pact — The 2010 Lib–Con coalition agreement.

11: Politics of the UK — An overview of the UK’s political responses to hung parliaments.

12: Politics of Norway — A look at Norway’s coalition politics.

13: Politics of Barbados — Barbados’ approach to political stability through coalitions.

14: By-Election — The role of by-elections in changing political outcomes.

15: Folketing — Denmark’s Folketing and its coalition politics.

16: Snap Election — The strategy and implications behind snap elections.

17: James Thomas Milton Anderson — His influence on political theory.

18: Opinion Polling for 2010 UK Election — Polling’s influence on the 2010 UK election.

19: Balance of Power (Parliament) — How power dynamics shift in hung parliaments.

20: List of UK General Elections — Historical outcomes of UK general elections.

21: Successful Votes of No Confidence in UK — Key no-confidence votes that changed British history.

Hung Parliament presents a comprehensive analysis of coalition politics and parliamentary systems, designed for anyone keen on exploring political science in depth. Whether a student or professional, this book is a resource for understanding the inner workings of coalition governments and how they shape governance in various nations.