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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Executive Branch of Dine Nation:

The Executive Branch is lead by the President and the Vice-President of the Navajo Nation. The President takes initiative in reporting and recommending legislation to the Dine Nation. The President over sees all programs in the Executive Branch which includes administrative divisions. The President negotiates with other governments, represents the Nation regarding issues in state and federal governments and with other tribes. The Dine Nation President is responsible for financial management of tribal funds assuring accountability to the Dine people, and elected officials of the Navajo Council Delegates. The Vice-President assists the President in all direction of the government and at times acts in his capacity with his and the Dine Nation Council's approval during his absence. Executive power within power of the law enforcement applies or administers laws, agreements, or policies. The executive branch in a government with separation of powers, beginning with the chief executive officer and supporting officials carry out the Dine nation's or state's laws.

The Executive Branch is the largest of the three branches of the Dine Nation's Government. The President is the Chief Executive Officer of this branch. Twelve major divisions with the Executive branch are Education, Social Services, Health, Public Safety, Finance, General Services, Economic Development, Human Services, Natural Resources, and Community Development make up this branch. Additional executive offices include: The Office of the President and Vice President, Tax Commission, Navajo-Hopi Land Development, Management and Budget, Navajo Nation Washington, D.C. Office, and the Office of the Attorney General." 11

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