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James Madison

James Madison was the 4th president of the United States. He was the last of the founding fathers to become a US President. Interestingly, he was also the shortest president at 5'4".

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How did James Madison's actions at the Constitutional Congress of 1780 point to his actions at the Constitutional Convention?

Madison announced his Federalist leanings when, elected to the Continental Congress, he allied himself with those who wanted a stronger national goverment

Was the declaration of war of 1812 a mistake or the result of President Madison's genuine fear that the American republican experiment could fail?

The British military empire had seized 400 US vessels and kidnapped 7000 American men over a 6-year period preceding 1812. But President James Madison, in 100% compliance with the US Constitution, led America to victory, while keeping total battle deaths below 2000, and with federal spending less than 4% of the gross National Product. That would be like a federal budget today of $600 billion during a war with China!

The victory led to free trade on the Mississippi River, Great Lakes, and Atlantic Ocean, which in turn triggered the American industrial Revolution and glorious eras like the Era of Good Feelings and Jacksonian democracy.

As we approach the 200th anniversary of the War of 1812, we should learn from the great wisdom of James Madison.

Why did nationalist want a new constitution?

The business people wanted a constitution to assure their control over the people. The business people as always had the power and militia to keep the people under control.

What does J.K. Rowling like to do in spear time?

In her bio on her offical website it said she barly has any free time ---- ---- ---- ----

Do the middle seats in 94 town and country come out?

Yes they do. In fact the rear bench seat comes out as well. Underneath each middle seat is a T-handle that you must lift vertically to unlock and then push to the rear of the van to unlatch. Then simply tilt the seat back and lift up to remove. The rear bench seat has 2 latches, one on either side at the rear close to the bottom. Lift the latches vertically then tilt the bench seat forward and lift up to remove.

Was James Wilson the most educated of the founding fathers?

James Wilson was arguably the most educated of the founding fathers. His formal education included St. Andrews University in Scotland, one of the most prestigious educational institutions of his day. He later studied law under one of the most prestigious lawyers of his day, John Dickinson, (at a time when study under a practitioner was the principal method of instruction). The references to be found in Wilson's collected works, as determined by McCloskey in the Harvard University Press edition, are extraordinary. Wilson taught Latin at what was to become the University of Pennsylvania. At one time he was also a professor of literature. He was the first Professor of Law to lecture on the American Constitution of 1789 (of which he was the principal author and, according to Harvard's Bernard Bailyn, the principal force behind its ratification) and his initial lecture was attended by President and Mrs. Washington and Vice-President and Mrs. Adams. Those who would suggest Thomas Jefferson as an alternative may not have read Jefferson's "Notes on Virginia," although Jefferson was widely read.

When Washington (in Virginia) wanted to secure a legal education for his favorite nephew, he requested Wilson (in Pennsylvania) to take on the task of Buford Washington's legal education. Dr. Benjamin Rush had also had a fine education in Scotland, but was not Wilson's mental equal, and James Madison had to swot up a quick course in government to help in his task at the Constitutional Convention, despite his studies at what was to become Princeton. Several of Wilson's contemporaries commented on the breadth of his knowledge.

How much is a James Madison gold dollar coin dated 1809-1817 worth?

If you got it from a bank or in pocket change it's just a dollar.

This is one of the Presidential Dollar coins that is in circulation today. This coin was minted in 1809-1817. 1809 - 1817 is worth 754,000

Which US presidents have a last name that ends in SON?

3. Thomas JefferSON 4. James MadiSON 7. Andrew JackSON

9. William Henry HarrisSON 17. Andrew JohnSON 23. Benjamin HarrisSON

28. Woodrow WilSON 36. Lyndon JohnSON

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Why did James Madison believe that a large diverse republic 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. This idea was also carried out by the division of powers in the federal government.

Does Madison say it is possible to have tyranny in democracy?

Yes. Madison warned against the "tyranny of the majority" in a democracy.

Why was James Madison known as the 'father of the Constitution?

Madison, wrote the Virginia Plan, the basis for the U.S. Constitution, he wrote 29 of the 85 Federalsit papers, political-advertisement for the Constitution,and he wrote the Bill of Rights, which protects our rights.

Why did the US Supreme Court not order James Madison to deliver Marbury's commission letter to him?

Marbury v. Madison, 5 US 137 (1803)

Marshall declined to issue a writ of mandamus ordering Madison to deliver Marbury's (and the other plaintiffs') commissions ostensibly because the Chief Justice declared the Court lacked constitutional authority to do so.

In reality, Marshall had issued a "show cause" order in December 1801, a preliminary step to issuing a writ of mandamus, that Madison ignored. Marshall could reasonably assume Madison would also ignore a writ of mandamus, a move that would weaken the Judicial branch's authority in government. Since Marshall's goal was to strengthen the Judicial branch, he knew ordering delivery of the commissions was out of the question, and devised what appeared to be a deliberate political strategy to enhance the power of the Court without creating conflict between the three branches of government or the warring Federalist and Democratic-Republican parties.

Did James Madison have a slave mistress or concubine?

If he did the liberal left will dig him up and ask for restitution, at which time he would ask “if slavery ended 200yrs ago why are black ppl still dwelling on the past and why are they still in poverty”, “why are blacks that were not slaves blaming Whites that were never slave owners”? “Myself and the other Founding Fathers laid the foundation for a Country where ANYONE could become successful, the only catch was they have to work for it, the government was not meant to support society”, he would also have agreed w/the fact that blaming others for your shortcomings will never get you anywhere in America.