This book puts the major federalism decisions within the framework of the Court's overall record, including its record on individual rights in areas like abortion, homosexuality, and school desegregation.

The literature concerning higher education and generic organization theory is reviewed to address various questions relating to faculty participation in institutional decision-making.

Thus, as this well-written book makes plain, presidential leadership hinges on hard choices as presidents seek to simultaneously manage the executive branch and attain legislative success.