It can be inferred that the objections raised by the "critics" would be most clearly answered by a United States Supreme Court decision that A. demonstrated respect for Native Americans and the principles and qualities they consider important B. protected the rights of the states in conflicts with the federal government C. demonstrated recognition of the unfair treatment Native Americans received in the past D. reflected consideration of the hardships suffered by Native Americans because of unfair treaties E. prevented repetition of inequities experienced by Native Americans in the past