Which of the following federal acts provides for the protection and return of Native American cultural items or human remains?

A) Native American Preservation of Historic and Prehistoric Places Act of 1984
B) Native American Environmental Policy Act of 1969
C) Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990
D) Archaeological and Historical Preservation Act of 1974

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Ramya Kanesan · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA) of 1990 provides for the protection and return of Native American cultural items or human remains. The act requires institutions that receive federal funding to provide lists of their holdings of such items and to consult with Native American tribes to determine ownership and appropriate actions for repatriation.

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