### Question
How does the law define constitution and bylaws?


### Answer
Under *25 U.S.C. § 731*, **constitution and bylaws** is defined as:

> the constitution and bylaws of the tribe which were adopted on June 16, 1971

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 731*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 13-CEDED INDIAN LANDS > SUBCHAPTER XXXI&ndash;A-ALABAMA AND COUSHATTA INDIAN TRIBES OF TEXAS: RESTORATION OF FEDERAL SUPERVISION**

