The United States Congress passes food safety laws that violate a treaty signed by a large number of nations but not the United
States. Which of the following principles of United States health law is best illustrated by this statement? A: The Interstate Commerce clause of the United States Constitution has been used as a basis for justifying federal action in the area of health
B: Provision of international law does not apply in the United States unless United States law incorporates the provision, such as ratification of a treaty by the United States Congress
C: The powers of the states are limited by the rights granted to individuals in the United States Constitution and in their state constitutions
D: Health care and public health are not mentioned in the United States Constitution thus the states generally have considerable authority in these areas.
Provision of international law does not apply in the United States unless United States law incorporates the provision, such as ratification of a treaty by the United States Congress.
