If a judge, while applying an international treaty in the course of deciding a case, disagrees with parts of the treaty, what should the judge do?
A) Apply its term regardless of his or her personal disagreements with the treaty
B) Reject the treaty
C) Modify the treaty to the judge's liking
D) Ask Congress to reconsider the treaty while the case is pending

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As a judge, it is the duty to apply the law, including binding international treaties, regardless of personal views or disagreements. Therefore, the judge should apply the terms of the treaty as is, even if they don't agree with it.

If a Judge, While Applying an International Treaty in the Course