[Half_Retired]

Treaties are kind of on the same level as the Constitution, so it can be done by treaty.

[Bruce Campbells Chin]

Treaties aren't in the same level as the Constitution - they are on the same level as laws. You couldn't ratify a treaty that eliminated freedom of religion, for example.

Not at all sure you can evade the explicit constitutional requirement for revenue raising via treaty.

[Bruce Campbells Chin]

Treaties aren't in the same level as the Constitution - they are on the same level as laws. You couldn't ratify a treaty that eliminated freedom of religion, for example.

Not at all sure you can evade the explicit constitutional requirement for revenue raising via treaty.