Supreme Law or Basic Law? The Decline of the Concept of Constitutional Supremacy

Authors

• Rett R. Ludwikowski, The Catholic University of America

Abstract

The article examines the decline of constitutional supremacy in the context of increasing international legal influences and the rise of supranational organizations. It argues that the traditional dualistic view of domestic and international law is no longer tenable, as national constitutions are no longer the sole supreme law. Instead, the legal landscape has become multifaceted, with overlapping national, supranational, and international legal structures. This shift is attributed to the erosion of state sovereignty and the integration of international law into domestic legal systems, even in countries like the United States.

Disciplines

Constitutional Law | International Law | Law

Recommended Citation

Rett R. Ludwikowski, Supreme Law or Basic Law? The Decline of the Concept of Constitutional Supremacy, 9 Cardozo J. Int'l & Comp. L. 253 (2001).
Available at: https://larc.cardozo.yu.edu/cjicl/vol9/iss2/3