ABSTRACT
The essays included in this collection help define Native American sovereignty in today's world. They draw upon past legal experiences and project into the future. The collection begins with a brief definition of sovereignty, followed by a consideration of the most important documents that show the relationships between Native American nations and the U.S. government. They continue with a study of how treaties were handled by Congress and the current and future implication of the treaty relationships. The selection concludes with a look at the issue of federal plenary power in terms of treaties and the evolution of American case law.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
chapter |21 pages
The U.S. Supreme Court's Explication of “Federal Plenary Power”
An Analysis of Case Law Affecting Tribal Sovereignty, 1886–1914
chapter |35 pages
Self-Determination and Subordination
The Past, Present, and Future of American Indian Governance
chapter |32 pages
International Law and Politics
Toward a Right to Self-Determination for Indigenous Peoples
