Tribal Government — Quiz Answers

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Which is an example of Washington’s tribes providing public safety?

A
creating career opportunities
B
sponsoring educational programs
C
protecting water sources
D
operating tribal casinos
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Which are duties of tribal councils? Choose three correct answers.

A
handling members’ needs
B
writing tribal laws
C
declaring war or peace
D
rewriting the state constitution
E
governing tribal programs
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A nation that is sovereign is one that

A
is a member of the United Nations.
B
is free from outside influence.
C
must obey another nation.
D
has a system of taxation.
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Which is an example of a way Washington’s tribes can exercise their sovereignty?

A
by breaking federal laws
B
by operating casinos
C
by reorganizing state government
D
by ignoring state laws
5

The Governor’s Office of Indian Affairs has the responsibility of

A
establishing the borders of tribal nations in Washington.
B
helping the tribes and the state of Washington work together.
C
overseeing the operation of Washington’s tribal casinos.
D
writing laws and regulations for Washington’s tribal nations.
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Many of Washington’s tribal governments have constitutions in order to

A
qualify for financial aid from the state.
B
describe the principles of government.
C
gain membership in the United Nations.
D
replace the national constitution.
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Which best describes the relationship between Indigenous tribes and the federal government?

A
Indigenous tribes are nations within another nation.
B
Indigenous tribes have the right to ignore federal laws.
C
Indigenous tribes have the right to secede from the union.
D
Indigenous tribes can only fly the American flag.

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