Question

Which piece of legislation expanded federal criminal jurisdiction in Indian country in such areas as guns, violent juveniles, drugs, and domestic violence?

1) Indian Removal Act
2) Dawes Act
3) Indian Child Welfare Act
4) Violence Against Women Act

Answer 1

The Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) expanded federal criminal jurisdiction in Indian country in areas such as guns, violent juveniles, drugs, and domestic violence.

Step-by-step explanation:

The piece of legislation that expanded federal criminal jurisdiction in Indian country in such areas as guns, violent juveniles, drugs, and domestic violence is the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).