Even though Indians have their own jurisdiction on the reservations, they are still faced with the same problems that afflict all governments — internal conflicts, favoritism, lack of funds, misappropriated spending, and even crime among their officials and leaders.
Vaatamata sellele, et indiaanlastel on reservaatides oma jurisdiktsioon, seisavad nad silmitsi samade probleemidega, mis mõjutavad kõiki valitsusi — sisepinged, erapoolikus, rahanappus, raha seadusevastane omastamine ning koguni kuritegevus ametiisikute ja juhtide seas.