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What does it mean?
Jefferson urges preventing wealthy corporations from gaining excessive political influence.
In plain terms
Stop moneyed corporations from challenging government laws early on.
What can you take from it?
Prevent corporate power from overpowering public government.

Where it applies

  • policy making
  • corporate regulation
  • political activism

Putting it to work

  • regulate corporate lobbying
  • enforce antitrust laws
  • support campaign finance reform

Questions to consider

  • How do we balance economic growth with public interest?
  • What prevents corporate dominance today?

Another view

Some argue corporations need freedom to innovate and grow.

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