Constitutional Character: Virtues and Vices in Presidential Leadership
2010; Wiley; Volume: 40; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1111/j.1741-5705.2009.03752.x
ISSN1741-5705
Autores Tópico(s)Law, Rights, and Freedoms
ResumoPresidential Studies QuarterlyVolume 40, Issue 1 p. 23-37 Constitutional Character: Virtues and Vices in Presidential Leadership DENNIS F. THOMPSON, Corresponding Author DENNIS F. THOMPSON Harvard UniversityDennis F. Thompson is the Alfred North Whitehead Professor of Political Philosophy at Harvard University, and the founding director of the university-wide Center for Ethics. Thompson's books include Restoring Responsibility: Ethics in Government, Business, and Healthcare, Just Elections, Ethics in Congress, and Political Ethics and Public Office.Search for more papers by this author DENNIS F. THOMPSON, Corresponding Author DENNIS F. THOMPSON Harvard UniversityDennis F. Thompson is the Alfred North Whitehead Professor of Political Philosophy at Harvard University, and the founding director of the university-wide Center for Ethics. Thompson's books include Restoring Responsibility: Ethics in Government, Business, and Healthcare, Just Elections, Ethics in Congress, and Political Ethics and Public Office.Search for more papers by this author First published: 21 January 2010 https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1741-5705.2009.03752.xCitations: 2Read the full textAboutPDF ToolsRequest permissionExport citationAdd to favoritesTrack citation ShareShare Give accessShare full text accessShare full-text accessPlease review our Terms and Conditions of Use and check box below to share full-text version of article.I have read and accept the Wiley Online Library Terms and Conditions of UseShareable LinkUse the link below to share a full-text version of this article with your friends and colleagues. Learn more.Copy URL Share a linkShare onEmailFacebookTwitterLinkedInRedditWechat Abstract Presidents and presidential candidates should be assessed more than they usually are on the basis of what may be called constitutional character. This refers to the disposition to act, and motivate others to act, according to principles that constitute the democratic process. Its virtues and vices are distinct from personal or private morality. Constitutional character includes such qualities as sensitivity to basic rights, respect for due process in the broad sense, willingness to accept responsibility, tolerance of opposition, and most importantly a commitment to candor. References Allison, Graham T. 1971. Essence of Decision: Explaining the Cuban Missile Crisis. Boston: Little, Brown. Alterman, Eric. 2005. When Presidents Lie: A History of Official Deception and Its Consequences. New York: Viking. Ambrose, Stephen E. 1984. Eisenhower. Vol. 2, The President. New York: Simon & Schuster. Bond, John R., and Richard Fleisher, eds. 2000. Polarized Politics: Congress and the President in a Partisan Era. Washington, DC: CQ Press. Broder, John M. 2007. " Familiar Fallback for Officials: 'Mistakes Were Made.' 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