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Emolument Clause

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A quick definition of Emolument Clause:

The Emolument Clause is a rule in the U.S. Constitution that says government officials cannot accept gifts or titles from other countries. It also prohibits them from having titles of nobility. This is to prevent any conflicts of interest or influence from foreign powers.

A more thorough explanation:

The Emolument Clause is a provision in the United States Constitution that prohibits government officials from accepting gifts, titles, or other benefits from foreign powers. This clause is found in Article I, Section 9, Clause 8 of the Constitution.

For example, if a foreign government were to offer a U.S. government official a large sum of money in exchange for favorable treatment, that official would be in violation of the Emolument Clause. Similarly, if a foreign government were to offer a U.S. government official a title of nobility, such as a knighthood, that official would also be in violation of the clause.

The Emolument Clause is designed to prevent government officials from being influenced by foreign powers and to ensure that they act in the best interests of the United States. By prohibiting the acceptance of gifts and titles from foreign powers, the clause helps to maintain the integrity and independence of the U.S. government.

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[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:55
How does one know if they are UR1 or UR2?
[] AromaticTroubledDormouse
20:56
CONGRATS MACAQUE!
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got a random stanford email and almost had a heart attack
ALSO CONGRATS!
Congrats1!
21:15
Miami A, yall I'm so excited I could cry.
21:15
Feel like I can finally stop holding my breath!! Whew!!!
[] baddestbunny
22:16
every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
Dkk
22:32
Nice! @Macaque
Dkk
22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
Dkk
22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
22:40
I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
0:10
No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
[] baddestbunny
4:29
let’s get after it boys and girls
Dkk
5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
Dkk
5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
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