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While the Emoluments Clause didn't get a lot of attention before the 2016 election, all eyes have been on this short phrase in the Constitution with the election of Donald Trump. As a business owner, do his financial interests conflict with those of the American people? Using a background reading and structured civil conversation, learners unpack the complications of business entanglements and their potential consequences.
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- Use background reading and discussion questions to examine the constitutional issues of owning a private business while president
- Hold a civil conversation on the topic using the resource's guide
Classroom Considerations
- Teacher may need to update the resource, as lawsuits regarding the emoluments clause and the president are still pending at the time of publication
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- Background information is helpful and can be adapted to other lessons
- Civil conversation structure allows for conversation to remain rooted in the text
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