PLS 170 - Tribal Governance And Federal Indian Policy (3 credit hours)

Offered in Fall Term-Even years only (3-0-0)
An introduction to Tribal governance and the legal structures which constitute Tribal government. The impact of Federal law-making on Indian tribes and Federal policy towards Indian tribes will be discussed. The structure of tribal governance in the state of Michigan will be explored; topics will include present constitutional structures, government-to-government relationships, and traditional governance practices. Criminal and civil jurisdiction in Indian country will be discussed; topics will include concurrent versus exclusive jurisdiction, tax, child welfare, land management, prosecution of criminal offenses and other civil regulatory issues. How tribal governments exercise sovereignty will be discussed. Topics will be related to Tribal governments within the State of Michigan.
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