- About 50% of the Native Indian population lives on reservations. The majority of the reservations are situated west of the Mississippi River.
- There are severe social problems on many of the reservations, such as unemployment, poverty, alcoholism and drug abuse. High rates of diabetes and heart disease are also a concern
- tribal governments can deside taxes, establish requirements for membership, to license and regulate activities, to zone and to exclude persons from tribal territories. Can estblish casino.