BY CARLY FIORE

James Madison

The Virginia Plan

11 years prior, Madison was thinking of this plan. Base for development in debate

for the US constitution.

Proposed a legislative branch with two chambers

with rotation in office.

Each state would be represented by a number of

representatives. Based on the population of the state,

“Father of The Constitution”

Madison was a very big campaigner for the ratification

Madison was the Father of The Constitution

Co-wrote essays that promoted the ratification.-Approve, pass, agree with

2/3 of our delegates had to ratify in order for the constitution to be used.

Known as the Federalist Papers

First Amendments

In 1789, James Madison was apart of the newly created House of representatives

Introduced first amendments Now known as Bill of Rights

Originally offered 19, only 12 were passed by congress

These rights guarantee our individual rights. Freedom of speech, religion and

press.