2007-10-28 07:51:32 · 5 answers · asked by Hamilton L 3 in Politics & Government ➔ International Organizations
In August California signed a Climate Change Pact with the UK for Carbon Trading, independent of the Federal Government.
2007-10-28 08:02:41 · update #1
No, because it is not a nation and lacks the authority to make treaties.
Pacts aren't treaties.
2007-10-28 07:54:15 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The US State must first secede from the Union before joining the Commonwealth of Nations.
2007-10-29 16:24:28 · answer #2 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Colonised countries that got its independance, then, formed the Commonwealth of Nations , while US fought and broke away in 1779.
No outsiders allowed in the Commonweath of Nations.
2007-10-28 15:30:05 · answer #3 · answered by jjshri ram 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
By U.S. federal law, a state is not allowed to join an international agreement solely by itself. It requires the consent of the U.S. Congress.
2007-10-28 10:19:07 · answer #4 · answered by djturner151 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not unless it first seceded from the U.S.!
2007-10-28 08:01:53 · answer #5 · answered by Liliya829 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋