Overview

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.

Definition of Sovereignty

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.

Treaties and Legal Implications

They continue with a study of how treaties were handled by Congress and the current and future implication of the treaty relationships.

Federal Plenary Power

The selection concludes with a look at the issue of federal plenary power in terms of treaties and the evolution of American case law.