Question
How is tribal sovereignty practiced by native people? a They have authority to acquire new tribal lands through the state.
a They have authority to acquire new tribal lands through the state.
b They create their own tribal laws and select leaders.
b They create their own tribal laws and select leaders.
c They pick and choose which federal laws apply on their land.
c They pick and choose which federal laws apply on their land.
d They have representation in Congress to protect their interests.
d They have representation in Congress to protect their interests.
a They have authority to acquire new tribal lands through the state.
b They create their own tribal laws and select leaders.
b They create their own tribal laws and select leaders.
c They pick and choose which federal laws apply on their land.
c They pick and choose which federal laws apply on their land.
d They have representation in Congress to protect their interests.
d They have representation in Congress to protect their interests.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Tribal sovereignty is the right of tribes to govern themselves and make decisions regarding their own affairs. Among the options provided, the most accurate ways that tribal sovereignty is practiced by Native people are:
**b. They create their own tribal laws and select leaders.**
Tribal governments have the authority to establish their own legal systems and governance structures, which can differ significantly from federal and state laws.
**c. They pick and choose which federal laws apply on their land.**
Tribes can decide the extent to which certain federal laws apply to their jurisdiction, as tribal sovereignty allows them to operate with a degree of independence from federal and state governments.
Therefore, the correct answers are **b** and **c**.
Option **a** is inaccurate because while tribes have some rights to acquire land, this process involves federal and state cooperation and is not solely under tribal authority. Option **d** is also misleading; while tribes can engage with Congress and advocate for their interests, they do not have direct representation in Congress as states do.
**b. They create their own tribal laws and select leaders.**
Tribal governments have the authority to establish their own legal systems and governance structures, which can differ significantly from federal and state laws.
**c. They pick and choose which federal laws apply on their land.**
Tribes can decide the extent to which certain federal laws apply to their jurisdiction, as tribal sovereignty allows them to operate with a degree of independence from federal and state governments.
Therefore, the correct answers are **b** and **c**.
Option **a** is inaccurate because while tribes have some rights to acquire land, this process involves federal and state cooperation and is not solely under tribal authority. Option **d** is also misleading; while tribes can engage with Congress and advocate for their interests, they do not have direct representation in Congress as states do.