Who can remove a chief in the H governmental system?

• A. Grand Council
• B. Elders In US system
• C. Clan mothers
• D. The people through elections.

Answer: (C)

The key idea is that leadership accountability in Haudenosaunee governance rests with the Clan Mothers. They hold the authority to appoint and remove chiefs, ensuring a chief’s actions align with the Great Law and the community’s well-being. If a chief fails to fulfill duties or acts against the community’s interests, the Clan Mothers can withdraw their support and replace him, keeping power connected to the people through their clan structures.

The Grand Council administers governance, but the power to remove a chief does not reside with them alone. The idea of removing a chief by popular elections reflects a different system, not the Haudenosaunee framework, and the reference to Elders in the US system doesn’t apply to this governance model.