3C#2 NM Gov't

Benchmark 3-C

Compare political philosophies and concepts of government that became the foundation for the American revolution and the United States government:

#2 Standard with Test Specifications:

Understand the structure and function of New Mexico government as created by the New Mexico constitution and how it supports local, tribal, and federal governments.

Specifications:

● Identify the system of checks and balances in state government

● Understand that reservations are sovereign nations

Sample Question:

Who determines the structure and function of Tribal governments?

A. the Congress

B. the Supreme Court

C. each Native American tribe *

D. the New Mexico state government