c) Limit Treaty Power

The Bricker Amendment, proposed in the early 1950s, aimed to limit the power of the U.S. government to enter into international treaties and agreements. Named after its sponsor, Senator John W. Bricker, the amendment sought to restrict the ability of treaties to override domestic laws and the Constitution. The proposed amendment reflected concerns about the potential for international agreements to encroach on U.S. sovereignty and constitutional rights. Though it ultimately failed to pass, the Bricker Amendment highlighted the ongoing debate in American politics over the balance between international engagement and national sovereignty.