27. All Lords of the Five Nations Confederacy must be honest in all things.

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27 August, 17:59

27. All Lords of the Five Nations Confederacy must be honest in all things.

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Kaylin Dunlap · Answer 1

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This is a citation from The Constitution of the Iroquois Nations: The Great Binding Law, Gayanashagowa. This Confederation consits of five indigenous North American nations (Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga and Seneca).

This document was transmitted orally through centuries, and dates back to the 14th Century. It is also known as the "Great Peace" between these nations.

Matters of this Constitution consists of aspects of tribal and regional governance, social organization, rights and duties of leaders, protection of other rights, etc. It is believed that this constitution served as an influence for United States Constitution.