37. There shall be one War Chief for each Nation and their duties shall be to carry messages for

their Lords and to take up the arms of war in case of emergency.

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It is also stated that the war chiefs will not participate in the Confederate Council, but will instead watch its progress receive and pass on warnings from people.

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.