Explain the Treaty Clause of the U.S. Constitution

question 67

Essay

Explain the Treaty Clause of the U.S. Constitution.

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Definitions:

Concurrent Powers

Powers that are shared by both the federal and state governments in the United States.

Supremacy Clause

A clause in the U.S. Constitution declaring that federal law takes precedence over state law when the two are in conflict.

Preempts

Refers to the legal principle that federal law takes precedence over state laws in areas where the federal government has been granted authority.

Equal Protection

A constitutional principle in the United States that requires states to govern impartially, not discriminating between individuals or groups particularly in rights and responsibilities.