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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 2-24-2004 |
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AIS110
2004 Spring – 2006 Summer II |
LEC
3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load
Acad |
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Navajo
Government |
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Addresses and examines major historical developments of
the Navajo People with a focus on government, law, society, livelihood,
tradition, and culture. Includes the major components and operation of Navajo
government and related tribal laws, such as Title II and Title VII of the
Navajo Nation Code, as well as the significance of the Treaty of 1868.
Federal Indian policies and their impact on Navajo society and government,
the importance of federal and tribal citizenship and related federal and
tribal laws, and the role of the Navajo clanship system and other relevant
cultural concepts addressed. Prerequisites: None. |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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AIS110 2004 Spring –
2006 Summer II |
Navajo Government |
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Describe the foundations of Navajo government and culture.
(I) |
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Describe the cultural origins of the Navajo. (II) |
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Compare and contrast the traditional and contemporary
forms of Navajo government. (III) |
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Describe and
analyze the rationale of the establishment of treaty governments and the employment
of Indian agents. (IV) |
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Identify and describe the foundations and principles of
Navajo government. (V) |
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Describe and examine the role of title II Amendments of
the Navajo government from 1989 to the present. (VI) |
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Describe and analyze the role of the legislative branch of
the Navajo government. (VII) |
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Describe and analyze the role of the executive branch of
the Navajo government. (VIII) |
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Describe and analyze the role of the judicial branch of
the Navajo government. (IX) |
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Describe and analyze the role of the Local Governance Act.
(X) |
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Describe and analyze the rights and responsibilities of
the Dine People. (XI) |
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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AIS110 2004 Spring –
2006 Summer II |
Navajo Government |
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I. Governance and Cultural
Foundations A. Values, norms, and
identity B. Navajo common law C. Sovereignty, federal
overview, and three Cherokee cases II. Cultural Origins A. Hajíínéí'
and the Sacred Mountains B. Clans and K'é relationship III. Traditional and
Contemporary Governmental Forms A. Traditional leadership 1. Godiitsoh,
Nabinil'áhi, and Narbona 2. Naachid
3. Peace chiefs and war
chiefs 4. Iroquois Confederate
government B. Selection of leaders 1. Consensus 2. Native democracy C. Forms of
government/democracy 1. Naat'áanii
system 2. Don Carlos, Largo, Narbona, and Manuelito D. Events leading to the Hwééldi and its effects on the Navajos E. American government
system IV. Treaty Governments and
Agents A. Treaties 1. Spanish 2. Mexican 3. American 4. Ratified B. "The Long
Walk" 1. Ten village chiefs at
Fort Sumner 2. American attempts of
political organization C. Trust relationship D. Naaltsoos
Sàní 1. Treaty of 1868 2. Treaty signers a. Manuelito
b. Barboncito
c. Ganado Mucho d. Others E. Relevancy of articles of
the treaty F. Indian agents
(1860-1922) 1. Control and sway over
Native People 2. Indian Agent Shelton G. Navajo leaders
opposition to American government system 1. Blackhorse and Baalílii 2. Manuelito
Son Dies H. Ward Plan - police force
I. Witch Purge of 1879 -
Indian justice V. Foundation and
Principles of Navajo Government A. Tribal authority
(1921-1922) 1. Oil struck, San Juan
Basin, New Mexico (1921) 2. Organization of business
council (1922) B. Navajo tribal councils 1. 1922–1989 2. 1923 C. Law enforcement - police
organization 1. 12 to 24 member
structure 2. Qualifications D. H. Chee
Dodge, major contributor and first chair 1. Chapter House System
(1927) 2. Recognized Council
(1938) E. Persistence of Naat'áanii system F. World War II time period
1. Development of modern
Navajo society 2. Influence of people
wanting to change government 3. Influence of
"founding" fathers 4. Phasing out of
traditional system G. Modern chairmanships 1. Peter MacDonald 2. Peterson Zah a. Elections b. Administrations H. Before 1985 1. One branch government 2. Separate judicial branch
VI. Title II Amendments
(1989-Present) A. Three branch government B. Navajo constitutions VII. Legislative Branch A. Definition 1. The Council 2. Committees B. Transformation of
resolutions to law 1. Influencing factors 2. Reapportionment -
"One Navajo - One Vote" C. Legislative process 1. Powers of Tribal Council
2. Powers denied VIII. Executive Branch A. Definition 1. Presidential powers 2. Organization B. Presidential election
process 1. Presidential duties and
roles 2. Checks and balances 3. Presidential succession C. Executive bureaucracy 1. Independent agencies 2. Development of Navajo
Nation policy IX. Judicial Branch A. Navajo Nation Courts 1. Historical background 2. Supreme Court and Trial
Court organization 3. Responsibilities 4. Appointment of justices 5. Judicial review B. Affecting cases 1. U.S. Supreme Court 2. Navajo Supreme Court C. Navajo Peacemaker Court D. Criminal and civil law E. Navajo common law vs.
statutory law 1. Federal law 2. Adversary system 3. Original vs. appellate
jurisdiction F. Judicial restraint vs.
judicial activism and adaptability X. Local Governance Act A. Types of local
governments B. Government reform XI. Dine People A. Rights B. Responsibilities |