full faith and credit clause
A clause in Article VI of the Constitution providing that the Constitution, laws passed by the national government (Congress) under its constitutional powers, and all treaties are the supreme law of the land.
national laws, including the constitution and treaties, have precedence over state laws
national laws, including the constitution and treaties, have precidence over state laws(novanet)
i think its to make treaties;)
enumerated powers
The US President has the Constitutional authority to make foreign policy, with the advice of the Senate, who must approve all treaties.
the constitution, national laws, and U.S. treaties are the supreme laws of the land. (novanet)
Article III of the U.S. Constitution establishes the judicial branch of the federal government and grants federal courts the authority to hear cases involving the Constitution, federal laws, and treaties. It specifically outlines the jurisdiction of federal courts, including cases arising under the Constitution and laws of the United States, as well as treaties made under their authority. This article is fundamental in ensuring that federal courts can interpret and apply the law in these matters.
In Europe, European Court of Justice has the authority to interpret treaties.
Treaties ARE national laws.
The U.S. Constitution grants the federal government the authority to negotiate treaties with foreign nations under Article II, Section 2. This section designates the President as the chief negotiator for treaties, but it requires the advice and consent of the Senate, which must approve treaties by a two-thirds majority vote. This framework ensures a balance of power between the executive and legislative branches in foreign relations.
In any case involving the Constitution, acts of Congress, and treaties with other nations, as well as in disputes between the states.