James Madison
Definition
James Madison was an American statesman, diplomat, expansionist, philosopher and Founding Father who served as the fourth president of United States from 1809-1817. He is hailed as "Father of Constitution" for his pivotal role in drafting and promoting U.S constitution and Bill Of Rights.
Analogy
Consider James Madison like your school principal who sets rules (constitution) for everyone in school (country) ensuring smooth functioning while also protecting students' rights (Bill Of Rights).
Related terms
Founding Fathers: The leaders who established constitution during independence struggle against British rule including George Washington, Thomas Jefferson etc.
Bill Of Rights: First ten amendments made in US constitution that guarantees civil liberties like freedom of speech etc.
Constitutional Convention: Meeting held in Philadelphia between May 25 to September 17, 1787 where constitution of United States was drafted.
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Study guides (6)
AP US Government - 1.1 Ideals of Democracy
AP US Government - 1.2 Types of Democracy
AP US Government - 1.3 Federalist No. 10 & Brutus 1 Summary
AP US Government - 1.5 Ratification of the U.S. Constitution
AP US Government - 1.6 Principles of American Government
AP US Government - 1.10 Required Founding Documents
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Practice Questions (5)
- How does James Madison in Federalist No. 10 define a faction?
- Which solution does James Madison propose in Federalist Paper No .10 for controlling factions?
- In Federalist No. 10, which issue does James Madison identify as a primary cause of factions?
- How did James Madison suggest containing factionalism within society according to Federalist No.10 ?
- How might American politics look different had James Madison not influenced Congress to adopt a system of dual federalism?
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