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

A
overseeing the operation of Washington’s tribal casinos
B
establishing the borders of tribal nations in Washington.
C
helping the tribes and the state of Washington work together.
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
describe the principles of government.
B
replace the national constitution.
C
gain membership in the United Nations.
D
qualify for financial aid from the state.
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A nation that is sovereign is one that

A
must obey another nation.
B
is a member of the United Nations.
C
has a system of taxation.
D
is free from outside influence.
4

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 ignoring state laws
D
by reorganizing state government
5

Which are duties of tribal councils? Check all that apply.rewriting the state constitutionwriting tribal lawshandling members’ needsgoverning tribal programsdeclaring war or peace

A
rewriting the state constitution
B
writing tribal laws
C
handling members’ needs
D
governing tribal programs
E
declaring war or peace
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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 secede from the union.
C
Indigenous tribes can only fly the American flag.
D
Indigenous tribes have the right to ignore federal laws.
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The photo shows members of different tribes at the Washington Governor’s Ball.

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A
provide safety to their nations.
B
preserve their historic tribal customs.
C
meet their members’ economic needs.
D
encourage a healthy lifestyle.
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The diagram shows responsibilities of tribal governments. Which label best completes the empty box?

Question illustration
A
Rewrite federal laws
B
Declare war or peace
C
Protect public safety
D
Change state laws
10

Why must Washington’s tribes raise revenue?

A
to maintain their armed forces
B
to pay taxes to Washington state
C
to fund the tribal governments
D
to pay for food for their people
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Which statement describes the majority party’s power when it comes to Senate committees?

A
All committees must report daily to the majority leader.
A
All sixteen chairpersons are members of the majority party.
T
The majority party can refuse to accept the committee’s conclusions.
T
The majority party determines what bills the committees work on.
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Which explains why the Constitution enumerates the president’s formal powers?

I
It makes clear the president’s role as head of the executive branch.
I
It makes clear the president’s role as head of the office of the president.
I
It makes clear what the president should do when issuing executive orders.
I
It makes clear what the president should do when using the mass media.
13

A state court that sets a precedent makes a decision that

c
can authorize similar action in the future.
c
can stop similar action in the future.
a
assigns jurisdiction to an appeals court
a
assigns jurisdiction to a trial court.
14

A similarity between the federal and state court systems is that both have

t
trial, appellate, and civil courts.
t
trial, appellate, and high courts.
f
family, appellate, and high courts.
t
traffic, appellate, and civil courts.
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The lawmaking responsibility of the members of the House is to

d
discuss pending bills with their constituents.
m
make sure their supporters approve of a bill.
p
propose, amend, and vote on bills and resolutions.
g
gather public support for their bills.

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