### Question
How is the "Indian tribal government" defined?


### Answer
The term **Indian tribal government** is defined in *25 U.S.C. § 3902* as follows -

> the governing body of any Indian tribe, band, nation, pueblo, or other organized group or community which is recognized as eligible for the special programs and services provided by the United States to Indians because of their status as Indians

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 3902*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 41-INDIAN LANDS OPEN DUMP CLEANUP**

