JAMES MADISON

JAMES MADISON'S EARLY LIFE

• James Madison was born at Belle Grove Plantation, Virginia.
• He was raised under a tutor which taught him math, science, etc.
• He inherited the estate and went on to become a rich influential man.

MADISON'S LIFE

• Madison studied at Princeton University.
• He became a respected lawyer and a delegate.
• Madison avidly supported the need for a Constitution.
• Madison switched political views often, but supported Federalism.

MADISON AND THE CONSTITUTION

• Madison was the most prepared delegate.
• He wrote the Virginia Plan.
• The Virginia plan was the basis of our constitution.

MADISON'S CONTRIBUTION

• Madison became known as the Father of the Constitution.
• He wrote its basis and the Bill of Rights.
• Madison is credited with forming the Constitution we still use today.
• He also somewhat solved the Great Compromise.

MADISON'S CONTRIBUTIONS CONT.

• Madison came up with separation of powers.
• He called for a three part government.
• He also made checks and balances to monitor this system.
• Madison also helped write the Federalist Papers.

CLAIM TO FAME

• Madison had the most impact, because he is the Father of the Constitution.
• He wrote the Virginia Plan, which was the Constitution's basis.
• He came up with separation of powers and checks and balances.
• He helped ratify our Constitution by helping write the Federalist Papers.