Question

According to the Iroquois Constitution, why is it important for a lord to stay out of trivial affairs?

Answer 1

The correct answer is C) so the people can maintain their position of servitude.

According to the Iroquois Constitution, a lord needs to stay out of trivial affairs so the people can maintain their position of servitude.

The Iroquois Constitution is also known as the Great Law of Peace. This Constitution is a narrative about the formation of the Indian nations that are part of the Iroquois. These nations were the Oneida, Seneca, Cayuga, Onondaga, Mowhawk, and Tuscarora. This Constitution included ideas such a bicameral legislature to pass laws, a process to remove officials, and the prohibition to work in dual offices.

The other options of the question were A) so he can maintain the integrity of his position, B) so the lordship can be passed on to his children, and D) so he will not disagree with other lords about making laws.

Answer 2

So that people may be able maintain position of servitude.