Under the rules of Pushtunwali,the members of the jirga make decisions based on
A)history,custom,and their own experience.
B)foreign government pressure and "modern" values.
C)prayer,Koranic verses,and religious interpretations.
D)the need to take revenge for a loss of family nang,or honor.

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Pushtunwali is a traditional code of conduct followed by the Pashtun people which emphasizes on hospitality, revenge, and justice. The decision making in the jirga (a council of elders) is based on history, custom, and their own experience. It is not influenced by foreign government pressure or "modern" values, nor is it based on religious interpretations or the need for revenge.

Under the Rules of Pushtunwali,the Members of the Jirga Make