Leadership in the Context of a Constitutional Government

Leadership in the Context of a Constitutional Government: Cases and Commentary for the Federal Manager and Students of Public Administration is designed to help current and future leaders understand the rights, limits, and authorities that may impact government decision-making under the Constitution. amp lt br amp gt amp lt br amp gt 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:A brief history of the U.S. ConstitutionA foundational overview of constitutional doctrines such as separation of powers, checks and balances, and federalismThe constitutional limits imposed on congressional, executive, and judicial authorityThe Bill of Rights and the 4th Amendment, including procedural and substantive due process, free speech, the protection against unreasonable searches and seizures, the right against self-incrimination, equal protection of the laws, and other rightsWhistleblower rights protected under federal lawAbsolute and qualified immunity of the president and government employeesMajor changes in administrative law and the authority of federal agencies to regulate Managing misconduct and poor performance in the federal workplace consistent with the law and the ConstitutionPractical insights into discrimination law in the federal governmentAnd more.Leadership in the Context of a Constitutional Government is an essential resource for anyone involved in public administration, constitutional law, and federal employment law.