What governing principles incorporated into the Constitution were influenced by the Iroquois Confederacy?

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Read the article in the following link, PBS Native American influence on foundations of American Government  (Links to an external site.)and answer the 2 discussion questions below in short paragraphs of about 250 words each. Remember to demonstrate your knowledge of the Unit material, textbook reading and overall course material.

Discussion Questions:

1. What governing principles incorporated into the Constitution were influenced by the Iroquois Confederacy?

2. The Iroquois Council Meeting, which lead to the League of Nations and ultimately to the Iroquois Confederation Constitution, was similar to which gathering of colonial leaders and why?

Criteria:

Topic Analysis : Takes strong, well defined position. Uses at least 3 appropriate reasons with at least 2 supporting details for each reason. Counter arguments effectively addressed.