The states in which the reservations are located have limited powers over them, and only as provided by which law?

The states in which the reservations are located have limited powers over them, and only as provided by which law?

• A. Tribal law
• B. Municipal law
• C. State law
• D. Federal law

Answer: (D)

The limiting authority for state power over reservations comes from federal law. Congress has plenary power over Indian affairs, and treaties and federal statutes define how states can interact with tribal lands. While tribes retain a degree of sovereignty, their internal matters are governed by tribal law, and state or municipal laws generally do not override federal protections on reservations unless Congress has authorized such regulation. So federal law sets the boundaries of state authority in these areas.

The limiting authority for state power over reservations comes from federal law. Congress has plenary power over Indian affairs, and treaties and federal statutes define how states can interact with tribal lands. While tribes retain a degree of sovereignty, their internal matters are governed by tribal law, and state or municipal laws generally do not override federal protections on reservations unless Congress has authorized such regulation. So federal law sets the boundaries of state authority in these areas.