Legal Question in Constitutional Law in North Carolina

The US has just signed a treaty that is to go into effect immediately. Is this treaty now law? Why or why not?


Asked on 1/15/12, 11:58 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Article VI of the US Constitution says in relevant part:

Article VI

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This Constitution, and the laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof; and all treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of the land; and the judges in every state shall be bound thereby, anything in the Constitution or laws of any State to the contrary notwithstanding.

So treaties, if ratified, become part of the supreme law of the land.

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Answered on 1/17/12, 2:55 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

I disagree with Ms. Hunter's answer, because I think she missed a subtle issue in your question. I could give you what I believe is the correct answer, but it sounds to me like you're trying to cheat on your homework. I'm not going to help you do that.

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Answered on 1/17/12, 3:57 pm


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