Tribal Governments in New Mexico Quiz

How many separate states make up the U.S.?

• 45

• 60

• 50

• 55

What is the number of independent tribal nations in New Mexico?

• 25

• 15

• 20

• 23

How many American Indian languages are believed to be spoken today?

• 100

• 150

• 200

• 250

What is the purpose of tribal governments according to the text?

• To protect tribal culture

• To enforce federal laws

• To control state governments

• To eliminate minority groups

Which branch of government is represented by an elected governor and lieutenant governor in the Pueblo of Zuni?

• Judicial branch

• Legislative branch

• None of the above

• Executive branch

How many languages are nearly extinct according to the text?

• Seven

• Ten

• Five

• Three

What is the purpose of tribal courts?

• To serve as the judicial branch of government

• To protect tribal culture

• To enforce federal laws

• To make laws

Which tribal nation has a governing group of a chairman, vice chairman, and nine members chosen by their districts?

• Pueblo of Zuni

• Hopi Tribe

• White Mountain Apache Tribe

• Navajo Nation

How many branches of government do some tribal nations have, similar to the rest of the U.S.?

• Two

• Four

• One

• Three

What is the main concern of tribes as a minority group according to the text?

• To enforce federal laws

• To keep their culture alive

• To eliminate other cultures

• To control state governments