INSTRUCTIONS Directions: Watch this video, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kd5P96Oga90 Links to an external site. In a few sentences, do the following: • Explain the concept of sovereignty. • Examine the unique political status of tribal nations in relation to the United States. Describe and analyze federal policy with respect to tribal sovereignty in both legislation and Supreme Court decisions. In a paragraph each, answer the following two questions: • How do issues of tribal sovereignty and federalism create conflict and/or cooperation within government? • What does the debate over Native American child welfare translate tell us about conflicts among tribal, state, and federal government jurisdictions? Total Word Limit 300 Words MLA Format

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