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Evidence for the Original Public Meaning of “Officer”
Who was considered an “Officer of the United States” when the Constitution was ratified? Professor Jennifer Mascott shares the results of her study of original documents that use the term “officer.” In the early years of Congress, any official who performed ongoing government duties was considered to be an officer and, thus, subject to the Appointments Clause of the Constitution. https://youtube.com/watch?v=ntuYh2KQGGs