Assignment: Statesmanship In The Public Administration Context

Define statesmanship and apply it to the Public Administration context.  In doing so, discuss the following relevant factors: 1) constitutionalism, 2) representative democracy, and 3) the necessary personal skills and statecraft needed to successfully achieve statesmanship.

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According to dictionary.com, the definition of statesmanship and statesman is the ability, qualifications, or practice of a person who exhibits great wisdom and ability in directing the affairs of a government or in dealing with important public issues; wisdom and skill in the management of public affairs (n.d). The concept and ideal of statesmanship have been handed down to us from ancient to modern times, but it has a paradoxical relationship with the modern state. While terminology suggests that statesmanship presupposes the state, in fact it appears rather incongruent with modern (i.e., constitutional, democratic, and bureaucratic) statehood. Nonetheless, statesmanship continues to be promoted and new understandings, such as judicial and administrative statesmanship, have been proposed. Some hope, moreover, that statesmanship becomes more feasible again as we transfer from state government to multilevel governance. There are problems, however, with conceiving of statesmanship, either in its original or in its newer meanings, under these new conditions. Despite the enduring appeal of statesmanship, the changing role of the state in present-day governance does not mean that this ideal can be easily regained (Bakker & Overeem, 2019).

1) Constitutionalism

Our familiar habit of associating wisdom or propriety or goodness with constitutionality bespeaks our attachment to the Constitution and thereby to constitutionalism. To leave room for statesmanship is to leave room for the exercise of discretion and, indeed, power, and power is dangerous. If a statesman is someone who “takes his orders directly from God,” and not from the laws of men, including the law of the constitutions men write, constitutionalism tends to believe that God doesn’t speak audibly or unambiguously to men, even though some men claim otherwise, at least on behalf of their own aural powers. Constitutionalism is acting according to fundamental laws designed to limit that freedom, laws of procedure and sometimes of substance (Berns, 1983).

2) Representative Democracy

A representative democracy is much like a democracy; however, it allows citizens who are elected to represent the other citizens in government processes.  Those representing are not usually involved in the processes directly related to legislation and lawmaking. There is a downside to this type of democracy the fear that the representatives will not properly represent the citizens they serve. The United States is one of the oldest examples of representative democracy, and it includes a large central government that has smaller forms of state governments operating within itself. The state and local governments that are created operate in various ways, but they must all abide by federal laws and regulations (n.d., Assignment: Statesmanship In The Public Administration Context).

3) The necessary personal skills and statecraft needed to successfully achieve statesmanship.

Statesmanship is the “moral act of a leader, which seeks to call forth the moral character of the nation, taken after prudential judgment, within our Constitutional framework, amid opposition and personal risk, aimed at achieving an important element of what, in the long term, constitutes a good society” (Newell, 2012, p. 186). Statesmanship requires information and utilization of voter-based standards. Statesmen comprehend the political network, its political establishments, and the connection of both to its verifiable causes, present legislative issues, and extreme finishes. For a Christian to successfully achieve statesmanship, they must exhibit a great deal of stewardship and leadership. One whose open and private behavior and thoughts are guided by bedrock set of rules that won’t be undermined for individual or political addition. Such an individual transcends insignificant divided governmental issues and makes the general welfare of a country his or her first need. One person who thoroughly displayed skills and statescraft was Moses. Moses never really lost contact with the people of Israel and with his real family, even though Jochebed and Amram turned him over to Pharaoh’s daughter. From time to time, he would have been able to visit with them. He would, then, have had access to the language, history, and expectations of Israel. His mind, to be used later by God, was being formed by being filled with knowledge. He was “mighty in words and deeds.” He became a statesman, representing Egypt to foreign peoples and leaders. Ancient historians say that he was a soldier. The years passed. But despite being prepared for high office in Egypt, the memories of his early childhood and his real parents the knowledge that they were slaves and that his kinsmen were groaning in the brickyards never left him. In Act 7:24-25, it states “and seeing one of them suffer wrong, he defended him, and avenged him that was oppressed, and smote the Egyptian: For he supposed his brethren would have understood how that God by his hand would deliver them: but they understood not.” Assignment: Statesmanship In The Public Administration Context

References:

Berns, W. (1983). The American Presidency: Statesmanship and Constitutionalism in Balance. American Enterprise Institute, 12(1). Retrieved fromhttps://imprimis.hillsdale.edu/the-american-presidency-statesmanship-and-constitutionalism-in-balance/.

Dictionary.com. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://www.dictionary.com/

Newell, Terry. (2012). Statesmanship, character, and leadership in America.  New York, NY: Palgrave Macmillan.

Overeem, Patrick & Bakker, Femke E. (2019) Statesmanship Beyond the Modern State, Perspectives on Political Science, 48:1, 46-55, DOI: 10.1080/10457097.2016.1229563

What is a Representative Democracy? (n.d.). Retrieved from https://followmyvote.com/representative-democracy/

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tatesmanship can be defined as the ability to manage public affairs. An effective statesman must be able to manage others and think systematically and holistically to properly understand the political process. A true statesman views his responsibility to be different from that of a servant to a master or an employee to an employer. It is important for a statesman to have an independent mind to have the ability to make firm decisions.

Statesmanship was assumed to be performed by heads of state and government and other high-ranking political leaders. “The ideal state is a virtuous monarchy ruled by the philosopher-King, with justice defined as a perfect match of talent and position . . . statesmanship requires a knowledge both of the two ends of political society and the means by which they may be attained” (Stein. Jay W.). In the Bible God is regarded as the supreme creator and ruler of the world and those who have authority on earth are entrust from God (Ps. 72: 1–4; Rom. 13: 1–2; John 19: 11) to ensure that justice is done (1 Kgs. 10: 9). It may be desirable to delegate judicial functions, as Moses did (Exod. 18: 17–23), and it is held that, although Israel was a theocracy rather than a democracy, the people as well as the king shared in the rights and responsibilities of the covenant with God (2 Kgs. 11: 17).

A statesman exercises an influence on the political leadership in a given nation. They at times are viewed as a guardian of an ideal state or protectors who posses’ principles that can help guide the “ship of state”. Statesmen aims to promote the common good or the general interest and not promote personal interests. Aristotle explained the importance of knowledge as wisdom possessed by the ideal leader and cultivated by government officials who execute their roles well. “Statesmanship requires a knowledge both of the true ends of political society and the means by which they may be attained” (STEIN, JAY W. page 83).

References

STEIN, JAY W. “Isaiah and Statesmanship.” Journal of Church and State 27, no. 1 (1985): 83-97

government.” In A Dictionary of the Bible. , edited by W. R. F. Browning. Oxford Biblical Studies Online, http://www.oxfordbiblicalstudies.com/article/opr/t94/e786

Denhardt, R. B., Denhardt, J. V., & Blanc, T. A. (2014). Public administration: An action orientation (7th ed.).  Boston, MA: Wadsworth. ISBN: 9781133939214.

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Public administration is defined as the management of public programs at all levels of government (Denhardt, et. al., 2014).  The people that are serving in public administrative roles are poised to uphold the values of democracy.  A Democracy is a system in which the interests of the citizens prevails (Denhardt, et. al., 2014).  Upholding the rules and regulations of the United States constitution is also a duty and responsibility of a Statesman.  A Statesman is described as an individual that will uphold the values and moral fabric of this country based on the constitution, amidst persecution, and own personal  beliefs for the greater good of society (Newell, 2012).  This individual is very calculated and does not make irrational or impulsive decisions but rather sound calculated decisions that form a more perfect union.

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Constitutionalism is defined as a set of ideas and attitudes and patterns of behavior elaboration the principle that the authority of government derives from and is limited by a body of fundamental law (Dehardt, et. al., 2014).  The set of ideas that define the construct of constitutionalism is at the core of what statesmanship is defined as.  Constitutionalism is a form of limited government under a higher law.  Statesmanship loyalty is not to party lines or lobbyist but rather to the constitution and upholding its values and ideas.  Representative democracy refers to government that is founded on the principal of elected officials handling legislation on their behalf and governing the country.  Statesmanship is about grit and character and upholding the more moral fabric of this country.  Politicians are known for being liars and being involved in shady practices, however this is not indicative of that of a statesman.  Individualism, equality, and liberty are all central values of democracy that a statesman must value and uphold (Dehardt, et. al., 2014).

Isaiah 9:6 KJV “For unto us a child is born a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called wonderful counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of peace.” Government officials may be elected and place other officials into office, however it all belongs to God.  Statesmen have to understand and know that although they may be placed in an office to perform an overall task, they are still under the leadership and authority of God.

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References:

Denhardt, R. B., Denhardt, J. V., & Blanc, T. A. (2014). Public administration: An action orientation (7th ed.).  Boston, MA: Wadsworth.

Newell, Terry. (2012). Statesmanship, character, and leadership in America.  New York, NY  Palgrave Macmillan.

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