How many wives did James Madison have?
James Madison served as the 4th President of the United States from 1809 to 1817. He was only married once, to Dolley Todd.
How many years did James Madison work in his lifetime?
James Madison studied law but never practiced it. He began his career in the Virginia state legislature and spent his life involved in politics.
What is the German language name for James?
James is derived from Jacob so in German it would be Jakob.
Dolly Todd was James Madisons wife. He maiden name was Payne; Todd was her first husband.
Does James Madison say its possible to have a tyranny in a democracy?
yes
Democracy is the Tyranny of the Majority. That's why we are supposed to be a Constitutional Republic. That way the minorities rights are protected against mob rule.
The word democracy is not in the Declaration of Independence, or the Bill of Rights. Our founding fathers hated democracy.
We the People have rights that no one can vote or legislate away. At least that's what was intended. Today the government is so out of control, they disregard the Constitution when ever they want. That's tyranny.
When the government fear the people you have Freedom.
When the people fear the government you have Tyranny.
When did James Madison create the bill of rights?
Quite simply, the Framers had thought that it was unnecessary. They believed that the Constitution already guarded against tyranny by limiting the government's power. The Anit-Federalists disagreed and put up a stiff fight against ratification. James Madison and other Federalists promised that a bill of rights could be added in the form of amendments. If they had not done so, the Constitution might not have been ratified.
Yes, his father was known to be the son of a blacksmith in Holland, which emigrated to America later.
What happened first the non intercourse act or James Madison elected?
James Madison was elected in November, 1808. The non intercourse act was passed on March 1, 1809, a few days before Madison was inaugurated as president.
What title did James madion earn?
If you mean James Madison he became president, but other than that no title.
Is James Madison on any money?
He used to be on a five thousand dollar bill, but it's no longer used. Of course, he is on a Presidential dollar coin like every other dead president.
James Madison 4th president US coin?
As of 2009, there are four coins that portray our Fourth President of the United States, James Madison. The coins are 1993 James Madison "Bill of Rights" Half Dollar, Dollar, and Half Eagle, and the 2008 James Madison Presidential Dollar. The 1993 James Madison Half Dollar carry the mint marks of "W" for West Point, and "S" for San Francisco. The 1993 James Madison Dollar carry the mint marks of "D" for Denver, and "S" for San Francisco. The 1993 James Madison Half Eagle carries the "W" mint mark for West Point. The 2008 James Madison Presidential Dollar carries the mint marks of "P" for Philadelphia, "D" for Denver, and "S" for San Francisco.
Was James Madison involved with Medicare?
NO. Madison was in the 1700's before there was a thought of medicare. Medicare came about 150 years AFTER him.
Why did James Madison believe that a large diverse republi would be best for the common good?
James Madison believed that a large diverse republic would be the best for the common good because diverse interests could check one another.
The delegates at the Constitutional Convention decided to base the Constitution on the Virginia Plan, which was drafted by James Madison. The Virginia Plan called for a strong central government with separate branches and a bicameral legislature. Madison's plan heavily influenced the structure and principles of the Constitution.