Section 1. Sovereignty. The People of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians bear the right to self-determination and hereby establish a government that possesses inherent powers of sovereignty and protections granted by territorial integrity.

Section 2. Branches of Government. The powers of the government shall be divided into three separate but equal branches consisting of the Legislative, Executive and Judicial.

Section 3. Separation of Powers. No official of any Branch of Government shall exercise any power granted in this Constitution to any other Branch of Government except as expressly directed or permitted by this Constitution.

Section 4. Seat of Government. The seat of government of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians shall be located upon Tribal trust lands.

(January 2022 draft + commentary to view the corresponding explanation.)