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• Indian Tribes are Governmental Entities
• Among Others, They Possess the Power to • Make and Enforce Laws - Civil and Criminal • Tax • License, Zone, and Regulate • Indian Tribes also Possess the Power to Engage in Commercial Activity
Conflicts in Tribal Institutions
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Dual Functions
Governmental Functions • Enact Law • Administer Law • Enforce Law • Interpret Law • Regulate Activities • Tax Activities • Provide Governmental Services
Corporate Functions • Own Enterprises
• Operate Enterprises • Manage Enterprises • Invest Capital • Provide economic goods & services
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