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Native American tribal sovereignty in the United States means that

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Tribal sovereignty in the United States means that tribes are allowed to govern themselves. The Constitution and federal laws grant sovereignty to Indian tribes. The Constitution states that “Congress shall have the power to regulate Commerce with foreign nations and among the several states, and with the Indian tribes.” This statement separates tribes from the state government.

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tribal sovereignty in the United States is the concept of the inherent authority of indigenous tribes to govern themselves within the borders of the United States. . In the Indian Appropriations Act of 1871, without any input from Native Americans, Congress prohibited any future treaties
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