Americans Indian Law
1. What are usufructuary rights? Why are they significant to this course? 13 points—one-half page (.5) page minimum.
2. Why are water rights important to Native Americans? What are some of the issues relating to water rights in relation to Native Americans? Why are these issues important to Native Americans? 12 points—one-half page (.5) page minimum.
3. What are the Free Exercise Clause and the Establishment Clause?Are they important to Native Americans?
4. What is ANCSA? Why is it important? Make sure to discuss the Tee-Hit-Ton case as well. 13 points—one-half page (.5) page minimum.
5.What is the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988? Why is it important? 12 points—one-half page (.5) page minimum.
Question six: Please discuss the Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978. Please make sure to include Mississippi Choctaw Indians v. Holyfield (1989) and Adoptive Couple v. Baby Girl (2013) in your discussion. 25 points—one (1) full page minimum.