Question

1. which similarity best describes how both the iroquois confederacy and the u.s. constitution address balancing power among different political units or groups? (1 point) *

a. both created a single ruler to prevent conflict between units

b. both established mechanisms for shared decision making to limit domination by any one member or f

c. both relied exclusively on hereditary succession to maintain stability

d. both removed local authority entirely in favor of centralized control

Explanation:

The Iroquois Confederacy had a council - like structure where different tribes (political units) had a say in decision - making. The U.S. Constitution has a system of checks and balances among the three branches of government (legislative, executive, judicial) and also between the federal and state governments. Both are about sharing power and preventing one entity from having too much control.

• Option A: The Iroquois Confederacy was a confederation of tribes, not a single - ruler system. The U.S. Constitution also does not have a single ruler.
• Option C: Neither the Iroquois Confederacy nor the U.S. Constitution relied on hereditary succession. In the U.S., leaders are elected.
• Option D: The Iroquois Confederacy was a loose confederation where tribes retained a lot of local authority. The U.S. Constitution also has a system of federalism where states have certain powers.

Answer:

B. Both established mechanisms for shared decision making to limit domination by any one member or group