We now turn from process to substance in our examination of social norms in tribal law. The constitution of every tribe that we visited, except some Pueblos, follow American models, not Indian tradition. Many tribes have organized their statutes into codes covering such areas as family law, fish and game, traffic, and crimes. In perusing these codes, we found little that is traditional or customary.
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