Constitutional Supremacy Over International Treaties
A business special interest group is suing the federal government for increasing tariffs beyond the levels permitted by the World Trade Organization (WTO). On what theoretical basis could a U.S. court rule against the special interest group?
A
The WTO treaty was ratified too long ago.
B
Federal law is considered more authoritative than international treaties.
C
Business interests are not protected by any legal framework.
D
The United States Constitution supersedes international treaties.