### Question
How does the law define inherent Federal function?


### Answer
Under *25 U.S.C. § 5361*, **inherent Federal function** is defined as:

> a Federal function that may not legally be delegated to an Indian Tribe

#### Citation:
  - *25 U.S.C. § 5361*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 46-INDIAN SELF-DETERMINATION AND EDUCATION ASSISTANCE > SUBCHAPTER IV-TRIBAL SELF-GOVERNANCE&mdash;DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR**

