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Federally Recognized Tribal Status
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FRTS confers specific legal powers and responsibilities upon the recognized nation. The primary implication is the establishment of a government-to-government relationship, granting tribes inherent powers of self-governance, jurisdiction over their members, and eligibility for specific federal services and funding administered through the BIA and other agencies.
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Nuremberg Tribunal
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Individual Responsibility
The Tribunal explicitly rejected the defense that only states, not individuals, could violate international law. The Charter stipulated that individuals who commit crimes falling under the Tribunal's jurisdiction are responsible and liable to punishment. This principle effectively dismantled the concept of sovereign immunity for atrocities.
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Sovereign Debt
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Sovereign debt refers to financial liabilities incurred by a national government (descriptor), encompassing bonds (securities), treasury bills, and loans taken from external creditors or domestic financial institutions. It represents the cumulative result of past fiscal deficits and surpluses. Unlike corporate debt or household debt, sovereign debt carries a unique [legal dimension](/entries/legal-…