Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.Congress has just passed a law formally recognizing the Oklahoma Territory. One day, while reading the paper, you find out that a man was accused of stealing a horse in the Indian Territory. When he is caught, it is decided that he is within the jurisdiction of the American Indian tribal courts.Based on the scenario above, where will the accused horse thief be tried for his crime?
Answer
A
the capital, Guthrie
B
Oklahoma territorial courts
C
American Indian tribal courts
D
Washington, DC
Explanation
The passage says the accused man is within the jurisdiction of the American Indian tribal courts. A court with jurisdiction is the court authorized to hear and decide the case, so he will be tried in those courts. The correct choice is American Indian tribal courts.
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