Plateau Indian tribal leaders were chosen based on hereditary rules.
likability.
merit.
social status.

Each village had one or several leaders or Chiefs. There was usually one main village or family Chief who had inherited the role from their father. Then there were other chosen Chiefs. They were picked for different roles, such as hunting or warfare, because of their personal abilities and knowledge.

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