That they can make their own laws to govern the people. The federal government (mostly) does not interfere. This is why people can vote for things i.e. the legalization of marijuana.
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"In 1696 the residents of fourteen pueblos attempted a second organized revolt, launched with the murders of five missionaries and thirty-four settlers and using weapons the Spanish themselves had traded to the natives over the years; de Vargas's retribution was unmerciful, thorough and prolonged."
So, 14 would be your answer:)
Baically they done this so people know not to pick on them and they are doing it to the