Question

the indian self determination act of 1975
funding and the bureau of indian affairs
the 1975 indian self - determination act ended years of extensive government oversight of reservations and gave native americans significantly more autonomy in managing funds and governing their communities.

• managing funds: the 1975 act empowered native tribes to make their own decisions about how to use funds. they could establish their own priorities in areas such as
• health care
• social services
• education
• housing
• roads
• cultural activities
• discretionary: the bureau of indian affairs would still disburse funds and conduct audits designed to provide oversight over the use of resources.
• amendment: the act was amended in 1988, creating a new ability for the federal government to deny any reservation spending plan designed to improve quality of life.

why was the 1975 indian self - determination act amended in 1988?

• to prevent the government from denying reservation spending plans
• to abolish the bureau of indian affairs
• to roll back native independence for greater oversight

Explanation:

The 1988 amendment to the 1975 Indian Self - Determination Act was aimed at preventing the government from denying reservation spending plans. This was to further support Native American self - determination and ensure proper funding for reservation programs. The other options are incorrect as the act was not amended to abolish the Bureau of Indian Affairs, nor to roll back Native independence for greater oversight.

Answer:

to prevent the government from denying reservation spending plans