Question

1. what challenge did the major crimes act present to tribal sovereignty?

it allowed tribal courts to have the final say in all criminal cases, even major ones.
it eliminated federal jurisdiction over crimes committed on tribal lands.
it reinforced tribal sovereignty by expanding tribal jurisdiction over criminal matters.
it challenged tribal sovereignty by limiting the authority of tribal courts over major crimes.

1. which constitutional clause grants congress the power to regulate trade with american indian tribes?

the commerce clause
the necessary and proper clause
the equal protection clause
the supremacy clause

1. what is the

ation - to - nation\ relationship between the united states and american indian tribes?
it means that american indian tribes have no relationship with the federal government.
it places american indian tribes under complete federal control.
it recognizes american indian tribes as independent nations with a diplomatic relationship with the u.s. gover
it allows american indian tribes to govern themselves with no influence from the u.s. government.

Explanation:

1. The Major Crimes Act limited tribal court authority over major crimes, thus challenging tribal sovereignty.
2. The Commerce Clause in the U.S. Constitution grants Congress the power to regulate trade, including with American Indian tribes.
3. The "nation - to - nation" relationship recognizes American Indian tribes as independent nations with a diplomatic relationship with the U.S. government.

Answer:

1. It challenged tribal sovereignty by limiting the authority of tribal courts over major crimes.
2. The Commerce Clause
3. It recognizes American Indian tribes as independent nations with a diplomatic relationship with the U.S. gover