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Tribal Sovereignty and Governance — Quiz

Question 8 • New Mexico History

How did the Supreme Court decision of New Mexico v. Mescalero Apache Tribe (1983) impact ideas about tribal sovereignty?

Answer
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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