Thirty-nine Native American tribal governments are based in Oklahoma, each holding limited powers within designated areas. While Indian reservations typical in most of the United States are not present in Oklahoma, tribal governments hold land granted during the Indian Territory era, but with limited jurisdiction and no control over state governing bodies such as municipalities and counties. Tribal governments are recognized by the United States as quasi-sovereign entities with executive, judicial, and legislative powers over tribal members and functions, but are subject to the authority of the United States Congress to revoke or withhold certain powers. The tribal governments are required to submit a constitution and any subsequent amendments to the United States Congress for approval. COUNT 5
QSN1 How many tribal governments are in Oklahoma? ANS1 Thirty-nine QSN2 Tribes hold land in Oklahoma, but what isn't it called? ANS2 reservations QSN3 What powers do tribal governments have? ANS3 executive, judicial, and legislative powers over tribal members and functions QSN4 Who can overrule the tribal governments? ANS4 the United States Congress QSN5 Who must approve tribal constitutions? ANS5 the United States Congress