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Tribal Sovereignty and Governance — Quiz Answers

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How did Ex Parte Crow Dog (1883) lead to changes in tribal jurisdiction?

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It led Congress to pass the Major Crimes Act of 1885.
B
It limited tribal authority to civil and family matters.
C
It gave state courts control over tribal criminal cases.
D
It required tribes to follow US laws in their courts.
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How did the Major Crimes Act of 1885 limit tribal sovereignty?

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It required tribes to share criminal jurisdiction equally with state and federal systems.
B
It transferred authority for major crimes from tribal courts to federal courts.
C
It reduced tribal control by giving the federal government power over serious crimes.
D
It permitted states to prosecute crimes involving both Indigenous and non-Indigenous defendants.
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Why do tribes in New Mexico continue to value sovereignty today?

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It ensures tribal governments can work with states without losing their independent authority.
B
It prevents federal courts from deciding cases that involve tribal governments.
C
It allows tribes to manage their own lands, natural resources, and community laws.
D
It gives tribal nations full representation in national and state legislatures.
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How did the Indian Removal Act affect tribal sovereignty?

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It allowed tribes to move freely while keeping control over their own lands.
B
It recognized tribal rights while encouraging relocation to western territories.
C
It removed tribes from their homelands, taking away much of their self-rule.
D
It offered financial aid but forced tribes to leave their traditional lands.
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How do cross-deputization agreements work?

A
State and federal governments have jurisdiction for cases on tribal lands.
B
Tribal and state police can work in partnership on and off tribal lands.
C
Tribal law enforcement agencies have sole authority over tribal lands.
D
The federal government is allowed to patrol and enforce laws on tribal lands.
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How do tribal courts support the idea of self-determination?

A
They adapt traditional justice systems to address modern community challenges.
B
They handle cases involving both tribal members and nonmembers under tribal law.
C
They let tribes enforce laws that reflect their own customs and traditions.
D
They rely on judges appointed through agreements with federal agencies.
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Why does tribal sovereignty differ from state sovereignty?

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State sovereignty is based on the US Constitution, while tribal sovereignty is based on history.
B
Both types of sovereignty are recognized by Congress, but they apply to different governments.
C
Tribal sovereignty is limited in some areas but remains independent of state control.
D
State sovereignty is considered stronger because it is protected by federal law.
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How did the Supreme Court decision of New Mexico v. Mescalero Apache Tribe (1983) impact ideas about tribal sovereignty?

A
The Supreme Court found that tribal sovereignty ends when nonmembers are involved.
B
The Supreme Court decided that tribal authority applies only to cultural matters.
C
The Supreme Court upheld tribes' authority to manage activities on their own lands.
D
The Supreme Court ruled that the state had complete authority over tribal lands.
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Why is it important that sovereignty is described as "inherent"?

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It means sovereignty can be limited whenever the federal government declares an emergency.
B
It means sovereignty existed before the United States because tribes were self-governing nations.
C
It means sovereignty is a right created by the US Constitution and federal law.
D
It means sovereignty continues only when Congress passes laws to recognize tribal power.
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How does recognizing tribal sovereignty strengthen tribal communities?

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It allows tribes to govern through their own laws, customs, and community values.
B
It increases federal oversight while still protecting certain aspects of tribal culture.
C
It gives state and tribal governments shared authority over most community decisions.
D
It helps tribes balance traditional values with modern systems of government and justice.

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