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Tribal Administration and Governance

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Which of the following is NOT a type of tribal council?

  1. Traditional Council

  2. Elected Council

  3. Appointed Council

  4. Hereditary Council


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Traditional, Elected, and Hereditary Councils are all types of tribal councils, while Appointed Councils are not.

What is the primary function of a tribal council?

  1. To represent the tribe in negotiations with the federal government

  2. To manage the tribe's natural resources

  3. To provide social services to tribal members

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Tribal councils are responsible for representing the tribe in negotiations with the federal government, managing the tribe's natural resources, and providing social services to tribal members.

Who is eligible to serve on a tribal council?

  1. Any tribal member who is 18 years of age or older

  2. Tribal members who are elected by the community

  3. Tribal members who are appointed by the chief

  4. Tribal members who inherit the position


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In most tribes, tribal council members are elected by the community.

How long do tribal council members serve?

  1. One year

  2. Two years

  3. Three years

  4. Four years


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In most tribes, tribal council members serve two-year terms.

What is the role of the tribal chief?

  1. To lead the tribe in spiritual matters

  2. To represent the tribe in negotiations with the federal government

  3. To manage the tribe's natural resources

  4. To provide social services to tribal members


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The tribal chief is responsible for leading the tribe in spiritual matters.

How is the tribal chief selected?

  1. By the tribal council

  2. By the community

  3. By the chief's family

  4. By the federal government


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In most tribes, the tribal chief is selected by the community.

What is the role of the tribal elders?

  1. To advise the tribal council

  2. To represent the tribe in negotiations with the federal government

  3. To manage the tribe's natural resources

  4. To provide social services to tribal members


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The tribal elders are responsible for advising the tribal council.

How are the tribal elders selected?

  1. By the tribal council

  2. By the community

  3. By the chief

  4. By the federal government


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In most tribes, the tribal elders are selected by the community.

What is the role of the tribal medicine man or woman?

  1. To provide medical care to tribal members

  2. To lead the tribe in spiritual matters

  3. To advise the tribal council

  4. To represent the tribe in negotiations with the federal government


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The tribal medicine man or woman is responsible for providing medical care to tribal members.

How is the tribal medicine man or woman selected?

  1. By the tribal council

  2. By the community

  3. By the chief

  4. By the federal government


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In most tribes, the tribal medicine man or woman is selected by the community.

What is the role of the tribal warrior?

  1. To protect the tribe from attack

  2. To lead the tribe in battle

  3. To provide food for the tribe

  4. To build homes for the tribe


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The tribal warrior is responsible for protecting the tribe from attack.

How is the tribal warrior selected?

  1. By the tribal council

  2. By the community

  3. By the chief

  4. By the federal government


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In most tribes, the tribal warrior is selected by the community.

What is the role of the tribal hunter?

  1. To provide food for the tribe

  2. To protect the tribe from attack

  3. To lead the tribe in battle

  4. To build homes for the tribe


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The tribal hunter is responsible for providing food for the tribe.

How is the tribal hunter selected?

  1. By the tribal council

  2. By the community

  3. By the chief

  4. By the federal government


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In most tribes, the tribal hunter is selected by the community.

What is the role of the tribal farmer?

  1. To provide food for the tribe

  2. To protect the tribe from attack

  3. To lead the tribe in battle

  4. To build homes for the tribe


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The tribal farmer is responsible for providing food for the tribe.

How is the tribal farmer selected?

  1. By the tribal council

  2. By the community

  3. By the chief

  4. By the federal government


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

In most tribes, the tribal farmer is selected by the community.

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