The Constitution's treatment of Native American tribes as ____________________ emphasizes the national government's responsibility for managing relations with them.

Understand the Problem

The question is asking for an understanding of how the Constitution addresses Native American tribes and the implications for the national government's responsibility regarding these relationships.

More Information

The Constitution recognizes Native American tribes as sovereign entities, which permits them to govern themselves and manage their own affairs. This emphasizes the national government's responsibility to manage relations with them.

Tips

Remember that 'sovereign entities' indicates tribes' recognized rights to self-governance.

Sources

• Rural Tribal Health Overview - Rural Health Information Hub - ruralhealthinfo.org
• Beyond the Indian Commerce Clause - The Yale Law Journal - yalelawjournal.org