The American Presidency

CONTENTS OF CURRICULUM UNIT 12.03.10

  1. Unit Guide
  1. Introduction:
  2. Rationale:
  3. Importance of a Government:
  4. Learning Objectives:
  5. Demographics:
  6. Chronological Culture:
  7. Kit Carson –Destroy and Conquer Campaign
  8. Treaty of 1968:
  9. Western Influence on the Dine:
  10. Navajo Tribal Code vs. Navajo Constitution
  11. Navajo Tribal Code vs. Constitution:
  12. Limits to Dine Government Power:
  13. Executive Branch of Dine Nation:
  14. Rules Before the Constitution:
  15. The Founders and the United States Constitution:
  16. A Call for a Convention:
  17. Success of the Convention:
  18. Commander in Chief:
  19. Collaborative Learning Activities:
  20. Essential Questions:
  21. Endnotes
  22. Works Cited

Naataanii'

Lucille Mitchell-Gagnon

Published September 2012

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Limits to Dine Government Power:

There are four limitations of power in the Dine government. The first limitation limits tribal elections to be held every four years. The second limitation is the process of removal from office through recall of the president, vice president, and council delegates. Just cause legal sufficient reason is not limited to insanity, conviction, extortion, embezzlement, bribery, breach of trust duties to the Dine people. There is a two-thirds vote from the council to remove an elected official. The third limitation is the Dine Bill of Rights which was amended and reenacted in 1986. The fourth limitation is the use of veto power over specific resolutions. Congress and the Interior Department have not interfered with internal political affairs of the Nation. The federal government has plenary power over all indigenous nations. Tribes do not have the right of self-government. Congress has limited legal tribal powers. The restriction has not permitted jurisdiction over major crimes. If tribal sovereignty is to be a goal, it depends on the tribal community members to make it happen.

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