There are only two exemptions to a federally recognized tribe’s powers of self-government.A.TrueB.FalseC.Cannot sayThere are 574 federally recognized American Indian tribes, with a total of 1.7 million members. Additionally, there are hundreds of groups seeking federal recognition – or sovereignty – though less than ten percent will successfully achieve this status.Federally recognised tribes have the right to self-government, and are also eligible for federal assistance programmes. Exempt from state and local jurisdiction, tribes may enforce their own laws, request tax breaks and control regulatory activities. There are however limitations to their sovereignty including, amongst others, the ability to make war and create currency.Historically, tribes were granted federal recognition through treaties or by executive order. Since 1978 however, this has been replaced by a lengthy and stringent regulatory process which requires tribes applying for federal recognition to fulfil seven criteria, such as anthropological and historical evidence. One of the complications regarding federal recognition is the legal definition of “Indian”.Previously, racial criteria, tribal records and personal affidavits were used to classify American Indians. Since the 1970s, however, there has been a shift to the use of a political definition – requiring membership in a federally recognized tribe in order to qualify for benefits, such as loans and educational grants. This definition, however, excludes many individuals of Native American heritage who are not tribal members.

Select the correct answer.Which evidence from the passage best supports the inference that the tribal groups have not been treated fairly by legal systems? A. "And this moment highlights why it's so important that we redouble our efforts to make sure that every federal agency truly consults and listens and works with you, sovereign to sovereign." (paragraph 5) B. "And in a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect, we've made a lot of progress for Indian Country over the past eight years." (paragraph 5) C. "We've worked to ensure your right to equal justice under the law, and given more power to tribal courts and police." (paragraph 4) D. "We've worked to secure quality, affordable health care for more people in Indian country through the Affordable Care Act, including the permanent reauthorization of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act." (paragraph 6)

Which is a major American Indian tribe in the United States.*NavajoCherokeeSiouxall of the above

What tribe has never been federally recognized, therefore they will never own a casino?CherokeeChoctawTunica-BiloxiHouma

For years, many Native Americans had pressed for a return of their lands and viewed self-determination as foundational to freedom. The Indian Reorganization Act (IRA) acknowledged these goals but in a limited way.Which of the following policies included in the IRA is an example of a limitation on the benefits it gave to Native Americans?Click or tap a choice to answer the question.The law ended the policy of forcibly dividing and selling Indian lands and made it possible for tribes to repurchase land.The law increased funding for educational programs on reservations.The law recognized Indians’ right to govern themselves by encouraging tribes to establish governing councils and adopt new constitutions.The law required tribes to adopt constitutions that complied with the expectations of U.S. government officials.

In the new millennium, Native Americans continued their push for tribal recognition and monetary restitution for past injustices. Which of the following was an outcome for Native Americans in the first two decades of the twenty-first century?Correct Answer(s)Drag appropriate answer(s) hereNative tribes were unsuccessful in obtaining monetary restitution for U.S. mistreatment of them in the past.A New York court awarded the Cayuga Nation $248 million for illegal land seizures.The Supreme Court increased the number of federally recognized tribal governments to 566.Tribal leaders were exempt from state legal gambling limits and able to establish lucrative casino operations near large population centers.