U.S. History
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Which leader shaped the framing of the Federal Constitution more than anyone else?
Alexander Hamilton
After attending the Constitutional Convention in 1787, he wrote the majority of the highly persuasive Federalist Papers, which argued for the Constitution's ratification.
Which of the following was the most widely shared principle among the founders in 1787?
Which of the following was the most widely shared principle among the founders in 1787? The federal government should be less powerful than the states.
Who came to the Constitutional Convention with a clear plan?
The Virginia delegates to the Constitutional Convention, led by James Madison (1741–1836) and George Washington (1732–1799), prepared a plan of government that provided for proportional representation in a bicameral (two-house) legislature and a strong national government with veto power over state laws.
Who took detailed notes of the Constitutional Convention which were published more than 50 years after the proceedings?
Who took detailed notes of the Constitutional Convention, which were published more than fifty years after the proceedings? James Madison.