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Tribal Sovereignty and Governance — Quiz

Question 2 • New Mexico History

How did the Major Crimes Act of 1885 limit tribal sovereignty?

Answer
A
It required tribes to share criminal jurisdiction equally with state and federal systems.
B
It transferred authority for major crimes from tribal courts to federal courts.
C
It reduced tribal control by giving the federal government power over serious crimes.
D
It permitted states to prosecute crimes involving both Indigenous and non-Indigenous defendants.
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