Leadership in the Context of a Constitutional Government

<p><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Leadership in the Context of a Constitutional Government: Cases and Commentary for the Federal Manager and Students of Public Administration</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> is designed to help current and future leaders understand the rights limits and authorities that may impact government decision-making under the Constitution.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>The text guides readers through complex legal doctrines offering a thorough yet understandable analysis of key rights obligations and their implications for leadership in federal and other public administration settings. It integrates important and recent constitutional cases paired with questions to stimulate discussion. Each chapter includes a section exploring effective leadership within the context of its specific constitutional topic. The text examines:</span></p><p></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>• A brief history of the U.S. Constitution;</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>• A foundational overview of constitutional doctrines such as separation of powers checks and</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>balances and federalism;</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>• The constitutional limits imposed on congressional executive and judicial authority;</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>• The Bill of Rights and the 14th Amendment including procedural and substantive due process</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>free speech the protection against unreasonable searches and seizures the right against</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>self-incrimination equal protection of the laws and other rights;</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>• Whistleblower rights protected under federal law;</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>• Absolute and qualified immunity of the president and government employees;</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>• Major changes in administrative law and the authority of federal agencies to regulate;</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>• Managing misconduct and poor performance in the federal workplace consistent with the law</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>and the Constitution;</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>• Practical insights into discrimination law in the federal government;</span></p><p><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>• And more.</span></p><p></p><p><em style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)>Leadership in the Context of a Constitutional Government</em><span style=background-color: rgba(255 255 255 1); color: rgba(51 51 51 1)> is an essential resource for anyone involved in public administration constitutional law and federal employment law.</span></p>