1. BY CARLY FIORE James Madison

2. 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,

4. “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

5. 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.