When Critics Speak of the Indian Act's Paternalism, What Are

question 33

Multiple Choice

When critics speak of the Indian Act's paternalism, what are they referring to?

• A) The fact that reserve land may not be used as security for loans
• B) The fact that almost no commercial function can be undertaken on a reserve without government approval
• C) The fact that band members cannot sell any part of the reserves on which they live
• D) The fact that that the federal government retains ultimate authority to grant timber-cutting licenses and to establish their terms
• E) All of the above

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