Lesson
James Madison (1751-1836)
Why is James Madison called, "The Father of the Constitution"? What were his views on the Bill of Rights? What was his remedy for the problem of factions in a democratic republic?
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Learning objectives
Students will:
- explain why Madison is often called “The Father of the Constitution”
- understand Madison’s view of the Bill of Rights
- explain what Madison meant by faction
- understand Madison’s remedy for the problem of factions in a democratic republic
- analyze the role of factions in their school
Materials
Student Handouts
- Handout A—James Madison (1751–1836)
- Handout B—Vocabulary and Context Questions
- Handout C—In His Own Words: James Madison on the Problem of Faction
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Lesson Components
Lesson plan
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Standards
Advanced Placement
- CCE
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FounderJames Madison
No other Founder had as much influence in crafting, ratifying, and interpreting the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights as he did. A skilled political tactician, Madison proved instrumental in determining the form of the early American republic.