1.Tribal governments are sovereign governments that operate apart from state or federal governments. The tribal governments of 566 nations preside over the legal lives of tribal citizens in 35 states.
2.Tribal sovereignty refers to the right of American Indians and Alaska Natives to govern themselves. The U.S. Constitution recognizes Indian tribes as distinct governments and they have, with a few exceptions, the same powers as federal and state governments to regulate their internal affairs.
3.In many treaties, the federal government agreed to guarantee education, health care, housing, and other services to Indian tribes. The United States also agreed to manage and protect Indian tribes' resources, such as lands and timber.
