Comparing What should the people in a free society expect from its leaders? The Iroquois constitution describes the virtues of a good leader, including honesty, fairness, and compassion. The welfare of the people must always be on the leader's mind. The leader's words and actions should come from calm deliberation, not anger or fury. In what ways are the virtues desired for Iroquois leaders similar to or different from those desired for our political leaders today? Do any of the virtues not apply to political leaders today? Are there other virtues that you would include?