Did I tell you how the Iroquois did it? There were a number of smaller tribes, I think five or six, that made up the greater Iroquois tribe. The Founders got some of the idea for our government from the Iroquois, in that each of the smaller tribes elected their leaders (chiefs) and tended to their own affairs, like our states. In matters between the smaller tribes, or dealing with outside tribes - war and trade and such - the entire council would meet.
Only men could serve on the council, but only women could vote for the chiefs. If a chief voted in a way they disproved of, they would remove him and elect a replacement.
There was no single person in charge, no president, all chiefs had equal say and all matters had to be decided by unanimous agreement. Which brings the filibuster to mind. But if a chief held up the decision too long, the women could just replace him with someone who would follow the majority.
It’s no wonder the white men overcame them.
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