### Question
Can you define what inherent Federal functions means?


### Answer
**Inherent Federal functions** is defined as the following in *25 U.S.C. § 5381*:

> those Federal functions which cannot legally be delegated to Indian tribes

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 5381*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER V-TRIBAL SELF-GOVERNANCE&mdash;INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE**

