The Great Law of Peace promoted decision-making through what method?

• A. Consensus
• B. Majority rule
• C. Dictatorship
• D. Random selection

Answer: (A)

Consensus decision-making means that leaders and representatives work through discussion until everyone can accept the result, rather than deciding based on a simple vote. The Great Law of Peace used this approach, requiring broad agreement across the member nations before a decision was made. This ensured unity and legitimacy, because no single nation could force a ruling and minority concerns could be considered through ongoing dialogue. It contrasts with majority rule, which settles decisions by the most votes; with dictatorship, where one ruler decides; and with random selection, which relies on luck rather than deliberation.