USH CR 1.2 Iroquois and U.S. Constitutions ASSESSMENT

What is another name for the Iroquois Constitution?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Great Law of Peace

• The Articles of Confederation

• The Declaration of Independence

In what year was the U.S. Constitution written?

• 1492

• 1776

• 1787

• 1812

Which concept is shared by both the Iroquois and U.S. Constitutions?

• A. A monarchy system

• B. Popular sovereignty and democratic principles

• C. A single leader with absolute power

• D. A government controlled only by military leaders

What is the main purpose of the Iroquois Constitution?

• To create a single leader for all tribes

• To establish laws that separate each tribe completely

• To unify the Iroquois tribes under a democratic system

• To give total power to the oldest members of the tribe

Which group made decisions in the Iroquois Confederacy?

• A. A single ruler chosen by the people

• B. A council that followed consensus-based decision-making

• C. Military generals

• D. Judges appointed by the king

How did women influence governance in the Iroquois Confederacy?

• They had no role in decision-making

• They could remove leaders from office

• They were only allowed to vote

• They served as military leaders

How did the idea of federalism appear in both the Iroquois and U.S. Constitutions?

• Both created a government where all power belonged to a central authority

• Both divided power between smaller groups and a central government

• Both allowed only one leader to make decisions

• Both rejected any cooperation between states or tribes

Why was consensus-based decision-making important in the Iroquois Confederacy?

• It ensured that all leaders could make decisions quickly

• It allowed every voice to be heard before making decisions

• It limited the power of women in governance

• It gave power only to the strongest warriors

What was a major difference between the U.S. and Iroquois Constitutions regarding leadership selection?

• The U.S. Constitution used consensus, while the Iroquois used elections

• The Iroquois relied on discussion, while the U.S. used elected representatives

• Both had kings who made all final decisions

• The Iroquois used voting, while the U.S. had no elections

How did the structure of the Iroquois Confederacy influence the U.S. Constitution?

• It introduced the idea of a dictatorship

• It provided a model of federalism and representative government

• It established the idea of a monarchy

• It led to the removal of democratic systems