Tribal Government Answers

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In addition to raising revenue internally, from which other sources do Indigenous tribes receive funding? Check all that apply.

A
foreign governments
B
the federal government
C
national lotteries
D
outside businesses
E
gaming establishments
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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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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
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Which is an example of Washington’s tribes providing public safety?

A
operating tribal casinos
B
sponsoring educational programs
C
protecting water sources
D
creating career opportunities
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The graph shows revenues from Washington’s tribal gaming facilities.In what year did revenue from Washington’s tribal gaming facilities first reach $1 billion?

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A
1999
B
2001
C
2005
D
2013
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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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The graph shows poverty levels in the United States.

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A
Most Indigenous tribes are wealthy and can pay for their needs themselves.
B
Most Indigenous tribes have high poverty levels and may require outside funding.
C
Indigenous tribes have about the same funding needs as other Americans.
D
Indigenous tribes have high poverty levels but do not accept outside funds.
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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.
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The graph shows revenue from Washington’s tribal gaming facilities.The best prediction based on the information in this graph is that

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A
Washington will ban gambling throughout the state.
B
revenue from gambling will either flatten out or decline.
C
revenue from gambling will continue to increase.
D
Washington will build casinos throughout the state.
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Which are duties of tribal councils? Check all that apply.

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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