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Directions: Read the slides and answer the questions on your worksheet

​As you are working through this slideshow, complete the worksheet. each question will have the slide number on it so you know where to look.

indicators of democracy

Before we learn more about the Great Law of Peace, we need to review the Indicators of Democracy!

​Adult citizens participate in the government by voting

​​Citizen rule

The idea or candidate that receives the most votes wins. The government makes sure no matter who wins, the smaller groups or identities are protected.

​​Majority rule and miniroity rights

Equal treatment under the law for all people, including rights to freedom of speech and freedom of religion

​​Protection of rights

​An election where citizens have equal power and choice. This also mean citizens vote because they want to, not because they are afraid.

Free and fair elections

​Democracy requires action from its citizens; people must learn about politicans and laws so they can make informed votes. People must also participate in elected positions in the government.

​​​​Citizen participation

​People living in democracy must be willing to work together and give things up to help each other.

​​Cooperation and compromise

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Now we will summarize the Great Law of Peace and ask ourselves if it is democratic or not.

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​the great law of peace

1. The ruling council will be divided into three parts. The third group will listen to the discussions of the first two groups.

2. If there is a mistake, the third group will call attention to the mistake. When the first two groups decide and all agree with it, then the third group confirms the decision.
3. All five nation lords must come to an agreement.

How does the confederacy make decisions?

​People vote on the change.

​​How do they change or make additions to laws?

- they are mentors for people
- they model living without anger
- they are full of good and peace and help all people of the clans

What is the role of the five nation chiefs?

​If nations try to leave the Great Peace. they will be called enemies and accused of the crime: treason.

Treason: betraying your own country

​​What happens if a nation wants to leave the confederacy?

​1. If an important issue comes up, it will impact everyone in the Five Nations, and everyone is informed about it.
2. The decision of the people and of the chiefs council must agree.

​​How does the confederacy handle important issues or emergencies?

- a women from every clan has a fire burning, and stays burning until a council meeting is called
- the women can bring important issues to the people before the council and their opinions are very valued

​​What role do women play in the confederacy?

now we are going to compare the haudenosaunee government and the united states constitution

Using information from the slides, complete the worksheet with a partner.

1. We have planted a tree of peace...Under this tree, we have prepared seats for you. If any nation wants to follow these laws, they will be welcome under the tree.

2. The five arrows represent a complete union. We have tied ourselves together in ove group, with one spirit and one soul. We will settle issues as one group. We will work and given advice to each other for the well-being of future generations.

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​From "the great law of peace"

"We the people of the United States, in order to form a better government, establish justice, ensure peace within the country, provide defense against foreign enemies, promote the wellbeing of the people, and make sure that we live in a free society....establish the Constitution for the United States of America"

​The preamble of the united states

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