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How did James Madison use his powers provided by the constitution?
Q. When James Madison was president which powers that were provided by the constitution did he use? What powers did he use that weren't provided by the constitution? And were there any issues with the constitution during his time of presidency?
Asked by kaytay - Tue Mar 10 19:03:05 2009 - History - 1 Answers - Comments
A. James Madison (1751-1836) was the principal architect of the United States Constitution, the Secretary of State under President Thomas Jefferson, and the fourth president of the United States. As president, Madison continued to support aggressive trade measures against Britain and requested a declaration of war against Great Britain in 1812 when commercial pressure failed to achieve a change in British policy. During the War of 1812, Madison faced almost treasonous opposition from merchants and public officials in New England. But he refused to limit civil liberties or declare martial law, as he was urged to do by supporters. From Shmoop
Answered by augie6_1 - Fri Mar 13 13:24:05 2009
Q. When James Madison was president which powers that were provided by the constitution did he use? What powers did he use that weren't provided by the constitution? And were there any issues with the constitution during his time of presidency?
Asked by kaytay - Tue Mar 10 19:03:05 2009 - History - 1 Answers - Comments
A. James Madison (1751-1836) was the principal architect of the United States Constitution, the Secretary of State under President Thomas Jefferson, and the fourth president of the United States. As president, Madison continued to support aggressive trade measures against Britain and requested a declaration of war against Great Britain in 1812 when commercial pressure failed to achieve a change in British policy. During the War of 1812, Madison faced almost treasonous opposition from merchants and public officials in New England. But he refused to limit civil liberties or declare martial law, as he was urged to do by supporters. From Shmoop
Answered by augie6_1 - Fri Mar 13 13:24:05 2009
What do you think of this quote from James Madison?
Q. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary. In framing a government that is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself. James Madison I've always believed this was true but I've only recently (5 minutes ago) found this quote.
Asked by Free To Be Free - Sun Aug 8 14:36:43 2010 - Politics - 3 Answers - Comments
A. I tend to think that any government that cannot control itself will never be able to control the governed over the long term, but that's a semantic quibble. Overall, I agree that humans are fallible, that only the honest are worthy of holding the reins, and that the most effective government is the one with the most effective checks and balances systems. Good find there.
Answered by oimwoomwio - Sun Aug 8 14:50:18 2010
Q. If angels were to govern men, neither external nor internal controls on government would be necessary. In framing a government that is to be administered by men over men, the great difficulty lies in this: you must first enable the government to control the governed; and in the next place oblige it to control itself. James Madison I've always believed this was true but I've only recently (5 minutes ago) found this quote.
Asked by Free To Be Free - Sun Aug 8 14:36:43 2010 - Politics - 3 Answers - Comments
A. I tend to think that any government that cannot control itself will never be able to control the governed over the long term, but that's a semantic quibble. Overall, I agree that humans are fallible, that only the honest are worthy of holding the reins, and that the most effective government is the one with the most effective checks and balances systems. Good find there.
Answered by oimwoomwio - Sun Aug 8 14:50:18 2010
What type of government is James Madison describing in Federalist Paper #51?
Q. If anyone is familiar with the Federalist Papers, what type of government is James Madison describing in Federalist Paper #51?
Asked by Brian B - Mon Feb 18 22:07:28 2008 - Homework Help - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Check the link below Maybe it will help. :-)
Answered by Tania - Mon Feb 18 22:56:59 2008
Q. If anyone is familiar with the Federalist Papers, what type of government is James Madison describing in Federalist Paper #51?
Asked by Brian B - Mon Feb 18 22:07:28 2008 - Homework Help - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Check the link below Maybe it will help. :-)
Answered by Tania - Mon Feb 18 22:56:59 2008
What would James Madison think of all the factions we have today?
Q. What would James Madison think of all the interest groups we have today? Did his concerns about factions come true?
Asked by HallieLove - Wed Sep 10 18:46:40 2008 - Politics - 2 Answers - Comments
A. I'd say he'd repeat the observations he made in The Federalist No. 10, particularly that "... the CAUSES of faction cannot be removed; and that relief is only to be sought in the means of controlling its EFFECTS." On that note, he might either be encouraged that there is a regulatory scheme, or discouraged by the fact that the effects of factions are not 'controlled' in quite the manner he envisioned. However, considering the dominance of two major political parties, he may well repeat his caution regarding the prevention of major factions accruing power to themselves. So, on the one hand, his warnings about violent factions have been heeded. On the other, we do have powerful factions that exert just the type of power that he… [cont.]
Answered by mightypeacelover - Wed Sep 10 19:09:17 2008
Q. What would James Madison think of all the interest groups we have today? Did his concerns about factions come true?
Asked by HallieLove - Wed Sep 10 18:46:40 2008 - Politics - 2 Answers - Comments
A. I'd say he'd repeat the observations he made in The Federalist No. 10, particularly that "... the CAUSES of faction cannot be removed; and that relief is only to be sought in the means of controlling its EFFECTS." On that note, he might either be encouraged that there is a regulatory scheme, or discouraged by the fact that the effects of factions are not 'controlled' in quite the manner he envisioned. However, considering the dominance of two major political parties, he may well repeat his caution regarding the prevention of major factions accruing power to themselves. So, on the one hand, his warnings about violent factions have been heeded. On the other, we do have powerful factions that exert just the type of power that he… [cont.]
Answered by mightypeacelover - Wed Sep 10 19:09:17 2008
James Madison argued that even though one could not eliminate the causes of faction, one could reduce its effe?
Q. ahh! i dont know this answer! i need a full detail about it. James Madison argued that even though one could not eliminate the causes of faction, one could reduce its effects by fragmenting political power. Explain how the system created by the Constitution was designed to prevent a single faction from dominating the political system.
Asked by - Mon Nov 1 18:06:55 2010 - Government - 1 Answers - Comments
A. That's a difficult question.
Answered by Dhan Noon - Wed Nov 3 17:23:15 2010
Q. ahh! i dont know this answer! i need a full detail about it. James Madison argued that even though one could not eliminate the causes of faction, one could reduce its effects by fragmenting political power. Explain how the system created by the Constitution was designed to prevent a single faction from dominating the political system.
Asked by - Mon Nov 1 18:06:55 2010 - Government - 1 Answers - Comments
A. That's a difficult question.
Answered by Dhan Noon - Wed Nov 3 17:23:15 2010
Does James Madison University have a good journalism program?
Q. JMU is definitely my number one choice as a university. I'm interested in making sports journalism my profession when I am older. Does James Madison U have a good journalism program? Thanks in advance!
Asked by Malik P - Fri Feb 18 14:59:02 2011 - Higher Education (University +) - 3 Answers - Comments
A. It's decent, but not the best of the best. Their school of Media Arts and Design is pretty good though.
Answered by Gloria Sisco - Fri Feb 18 15:04:09 2011
Q. JMU is definitely my number one choice as a university. I'm interested in making sports journalism my profession when I am older. Does James Madison U have a good journalism program? Thanks in advance!
Asked by Malik P - Fri Feb 18 14:59:02 2011 - Higher Education (University +) - 3 Answers - Comments
A. It's decent, but not the best of the best. Their school of Media Arts and Design is pretty good though.
Answered by Gloria Sisco - Fri Feb 18 15:04:09 2011
In the quotation,Why does James Madison believe goverments need to be controlled?
Q. Here is the quotation,If men were angels,no goverment would be necessary.If angels were to govern men,neither external nor internal controls would be necessary. James Madison in the federalist,No. 47
Asked by PoodlePrecious#2 - Mon Mar 10 17:12:07 2008 - History - 3 Answers - Comments
A. What Madison was saying is this. The nature of angels is good. Angels do what is right. If people were angels, we would always do what is right, therefore government would not be required. What do governments do? They protect people from other governments which are hostile and help people deal with bad in their own countries. Well if people always do what is right, they will not need protection. The next part is about angels governing us. Again, since angels always do right, we would not have to worry about an evil dictator. We would be ruled properly. So then comes the checks and balances set up by the founding fathers. We cannot trust anyone like we can trust angels. Since we cannot, we must have checks and balances, so that each part… [cont.]
Answered by KDCCPA - Tue Mar 18 11:45:18 2008
Q. Here is the quotation,If men were angels,no goverment would be necessary.If angels were to govern men,neither external nor internal controls would be necessary. James Madison in the federalist,No. 47
Asked by PoodlePrecious#2 - Mon Mar 10 17:12:07 2008 - History - 3 Answers - Comments
A. What Madison was saying is this. The nature of angels is good. Angels do what is right. If people were angels, we would always do what is right, therefore government would not be required. What do governments do? They protect people from other governments which are hostile and help people deal with bad in their own countries. Well if people always do what is right, they will not need protection. The next part is about angels governing us. Again, since angels always do right, we would not have to worry about an evil dictator. We would be ruled properly. So then comes the checks and balances set up by the founding fathers. We cannot trust anyone like we can trust angels. Since we cannot, we must have checks and balances, so that each part… [cont.]
Answered by KDCCPA - Tue Mar 18 11:45:18 2008
What constitutional means is James Madison referring to in this quote?
Q. "We see it particularly displayed in all the subordinate distributions of power, where the constant aim is to divide and arrange the several offices in such a manner as that each may be a check on the other?" James Madison-Federal ist Paper No. 51 I think Seperation of Powers but at the same time it sounds like Checks and Balances. What do you think?
Asked by I'm not user friendly - Thu Feb 3 23:18:57 2011 - Government - 1 Answers - Comments
A. You are correct. He is talking about the separation of powers in such a way that no one branch can be to powerful. Which = Checks and Balances
Answered by Josh M - Thu Feb 3 23:26:00 2011
Q. "We see it particularly displayed in all the subordinate distributions of power, where the constant aim is to divide and arrange the several offices in such a manner as that each may be a check on the other?" James Madison-Federal ist Paper No. 51 I think Seperation of Powers but at the same time it sounds like Checks and Balances. What do you think?
Asked by I'm not user friendly - Thu Feb 3 23:18:57 2011 - Government - 1 Answers - Comments
A. You are correct. He is talking about the separation of powers in such a way that no one branch can be to powerful. Which = Checks and Balances
Answered by Josh M - Thu Feb 3 23:26:00 2011
What was the time period like when James Madison was in office?
Q. for example, what food was eaten, what clothes were worn, what the news of the day that interested people was. im wrting a paper on james madison and i have to imagine i've been born into this era.
Asked by Tracey - Wed Apr 7 14:47:05 2010 - History - 1 Answers - Comments
A. term as President was 1817 - 1825. Below is some background information for that time period:
Answered by tichur - Wed Apr 7 16:00:34 2010
Q. for example, what food was eaten, what clothes were worn, what the news of the day that interested people was. im wrting a paper on james madison and i have to imagine i've been born into this era.
Asked by Tracey - Wed Apr 7 14:47:05 2010 - History - 1 Answers - Comments
A. term as President was 1817 - 1825. Below is some background information for that time period:
Answered by tichur - Wed Apr 7 16:00:34 2010
What else was happening during the time that James Madison was in office?
Q. James Madison was in office from March 4,1809 to March 4,1817, and two terms of president. In this period of time, have any people can tell me what else was happening during the time in other country?
Asked by Jackel - Wed May 16 06:08:19 2007 - Other - Politics & Government - 1 Answers - Comments
A. If you mean besides the War Of 1812, sure: 1810 All of Hawaii is unified under King Kamehameha I. 1811-1816 Sense and Sensibility (1811), Pride and Prejudice (1813), Mansfield Park (1814), and Emma (1816) by English novelist Jane Austen are published. 1812- Napoleon invaded Russia but had to retreat. 1812-1815 The War of 1812 is fought between the United States and Great Britain. 1813 Sim n Bol var, South American leader in the struggle for independence from Spain, becomes dictator of Venezuela. Later, in 1817, he is elected president of Venezuela. 1814 The national anthem of the United States, 'The Star-Spangled Banner,' is written by Francis Scott Key. 1814 Denmark gave Norway to Sweden. 1815 Napoleon I's defeat at Waterloo ends French… [cont.]
Answered by Joey Bagadonuts - Wed May 16 07:40:54 2007
Q. James Madison was in office from March 4,1809 to March 4,1817, and two terms of president. In this period of time, have any people can tell me what else was happening during the time in other country?
Asked by Jackel - Wed May 16 06:08:19 2007 - Other - Politics & Government - 1 Answers - Comments
A. If you mean besides the War Of 1812, sure: 1810 All of Hawaii is unified under King Kamehameha I. 1811-1816 Sense and Sensibility (1811), Pride and Prejudice (1813), Mansfield Park (1814), and Emma (1816) by English novelist Jane Austen are published. 1812- Napoleon invaded Russia but had to retreat. 1812-1815 The War of 1812 is fought between the United States and Great Britain. 1813 Sim n Bol var, South American leader in the struggle for independence from Spain, becomes dictator of Venezuela. Later, in 1817, he is elected president of Venezuela. 1814 The national anthem of the United States, 'The Star-Spangled Banner,' is written by Francis Scott Key. 1814 Denmark gave Norway to Sweden. 1815 Napoleon I's defeat at Waterloo ends French… [cont.]
Answered by Joey Bagadonuts - Wed May 16 07:40:54 2007
What point is James Madison making about popular government and power?
Q. In the Federalist #51, James Madison states a quote: "It is of great importance in a republic not only to guard society against the oppression of its rulers, but to guard one part of society against the injustice of the other part. Different interests necessarily exist in different classes of citizens. If a majority be united by a common interest, the rights of the minority will be insecure."
Asked by Michael B - Thu Sep 25 19:02:27 2008 - Politics - 1 Answers - Comments
A. He's explaining that the US should not be a Democracy because it threatens the power and wealth of the elite. That and other similar quotes are proof of the anti Democratic principles the US was founded on.
Answered by justgoodfolk - Sat Sep 27 02:46:35 2008
Q. In the Federalist #51, James Madison states a quote: "It is of great importance in a republic not only to guard society against the oppression of its rulers, but to guard one part of society against the injustice of the other part. Different interests necessarily exist in different classes of citizens. If a majority be united by a common interest, the rights of the minority will be insecure."
Asked by Michael B - Thu Sep 25 19:02:27 2008 - Politics - 1 Answers - Comments
A. He's explaining that the US should not be a Democracy because it threatens the power and wealth of the elite. That and other similar quotes are proof of the anti Democratic principles the US was founded on.
Answered by justgoodfolk - Sat Sep 27 02:46:35 2008
James Madison and other Founders of the American republic believed that majority rule was the only effective?
Q. James Madison and other Founders of the American republic believed that majority rule was the only effective way to protect freedom and individual rights. true or false
Asked by Joshep Visser - Sun Sep 26 00:33:21 2010 - Government - 1 Answers - Comments
A. False.
Answered by Mujer Alta - Sun Sep 26 00:47:48 2010
Q. James Madison and other Founders of the American republic believed that majority rule was the only effective way to protect freedom and individual rights. true or false
Asked by Joshep Visser - Sun Sep 26 00:33:21 2010 - Government - 1 Answers - Comments
A. False.
Answered by Mujer Alta - Sun Sep 26 00:47:48 2010
What adjective would describe James Madison that starts with the letter d or has a letter d in it?
Q. I'm doing a big history projects on the first 26 president. I would really need some help by giving me adjective that start with a d or has a letter d in the adjective and tell me the reason why you picked that adjective about James Madison. I really need some help and would really appreciate it if you at least help out for a while. Please and thanks you.
Asked by shabangbang - Sun Jan 24 00:42:56 2010 - Other - Politics & Government - 3 Answers - Comments
A. Dead. Reason: He's dead.
Answered by Lawyer X - Sun Jan 24 00:46:31 2010
Q. I'm doing a big history projects on the first 26 president. I would really need some help by giving me adjective that start with a d or has a letter d in the adjective and tell me the reason why you picked that adjective about James Madison. I really need some help and would really appreciate it if you at least help out for a while. Please and thanks you.
Asked by shabangbang - Sun Jan 24 00:42:56 2010 - Other - Politics & Government - 3 Answers - Comments
A. Dead. Reason: He's dead.
Answered by Lawyer X - Sun Jan 24 00:46:31 2010
What are some negatives about James Madison?
Q. I am doing class debates and I am Harry Truman and I am debating against James Madison. I was wondering if anyone new any negatives about James Madison's presidency, or any things that i could compare about Truman and Madison that would make Truman look better. Thanks!
Asked by Mark S - Wed May 28 21:43:22 2008 - History - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Try this.. Madison was the hand picked succoser of Thomas Jefferson and as such carried on with his destructive policy of reduceing the Military. Jefferson/Madis on started in 1800 with an Army of 4000 officers and men, they promply cut it to 3200. By 1807 it was down to 2400 men. In the build up to the War of 1812 Madison had authorazation to increase the size of the Army to 1000 men yet when the War begain it was only 6750 and very partison, Officers had to be good republicans, Madison's party. Madison tried to nickle and dime the army at every turn which led to bad equipment and an underequpiped army. Infact any expenidture of over $50 had to be approved by the secretary of war personally. This created long delays in far off… [cont.]
Answered by Willie - Wed May 28 22:15:02 2008
Q. I am doing class debates and I am Harry Truman and I am debating against James Madison. I was wondering if anyone new any negatives about James Madison's presidency, or any things that i could compare about Truman and Madison that would make Truman look better. Thanks!
Asked by Mark S - Wed May 28 21:43:22 2008 - History - 2 Answers - Comments
A. Try this.. Madison was the hand picked succoser of Thomas Jefferson and as such carried on with his destructive policy of reduceing the Military. Jefferson/Madis on started in 1800 with an Army of 4000 officers and men, they promply cut it to 3200. By 1807 it was down to 2400 men. In the build up to the War of 1812 Madison had authorazation to increase the size of the Army to 1000 men yet when the War begain it was only 6750 and very partison, Officers had to be good republicans, Madison's party. Madison tried to nickle and dime the army at every turn which led to bad equipment and an underequpiped army. Infact any expenidture of over $50 had to be approved by the secretary of war personally. This created long delays in far off… [cont.]
Answered by Willie - Wed May 28 22:15:02 2008
I'm doing my history homework. What did James Madison do at the constitutional Convention?
Q. I'm doing my history homework with my friend and we can't seem to answer the questions on what James Madison, thomas Jefferson, James Wilson, and John Dickenson did at the constitutional convention. Help Us PLease!
Asked by Kiana-Olivia O - Sun Mar 23 15:09:13 2008 - History - 4 Answers - Comments
A. Darn, if I only had your text book, I could look all that up for you and answer your question. If you forgot your book at school then go to Google and type Constitutional Convention (insert each man's last name here) and press enter. Here's a good find for Madison to get you started:
Answered by HDTVJunkie - Sun Mar 23 15:28:17 2008
Q. I'm doing my history homework with my friend and we can't seem to answer the questions on what James Madison, thomas Jefferson, James Wilson, and John Dickenson did at the constitutional convention. Help Us PLease!
Asked by Kiana-Olivia O - Sun Mar 23 15:09:13 2008 - History - 4 Answers - Comments
A. Darn, if I only had your text book, I could look all that up for you and answer your question. If you forgot your book at school then go to Google and type Constitutional Convention (insert each man's last name here) and press enter. Here's a good find for Madison to get you started:
Answered by HDTVJunkie - Sun Mar 23 15:28:17 2008
What did James Madison and James Monroe have in common?
Q. What did James Madison and James Monroe have in common? A. They were both descendants of George Washington. B. They both believed strongly in states' rights. C. They were the last two presidents from the Revolutionary War era. D. They both served during times of few economic, political, and military crises. I can't figure this one out. I'm thinking D... but not 100% sure. I'll give you 10 points. :) Thanks! MOZ: I know. But I looked in my History book, it doesn't detail on my question. So, your answer doesn't help any... Thanks though.
Asked by Katie - Thu Nov 4 18:04:46 2010 - History - 2 Answers - Comments
Q. What did James Madison and James Monroe have in common? A. They were both descendants of George Washington. B. They both believed strongly in states' rights. C. They were the last two presidents from the Revolutionary War era. D. They both served during times of few economic, political, and military crises. I can't figure this one out. I'm thinking D... but not 100% sure. I'll give you 10 points. :) Thanks! MOZ: I know. But I looked in my History book, it doesn't detail on my question. So, your answer doesn't help any... Thanks though.
Asked by Katie - Thu Nov 4 18:04:46 2010 - History - 2 Answers - Comments
Events or events of the wars of independence in which James Madison participated?
Q. Can someone at least mention 5 of the events of the wars of independence in which James Madison Participated?
Asked by - Sat Apr 9 11:50:25 2011 - Military - 3 Answers - Comments
A. I think it's just war of 1812. Click on the second link and go through each war and they should list the commanders.
Answered by Peter - Sat Apr 9 15:20:17 2011
Q. Can someone at least mention 5 of the events of the wars of independence in which James Madison Participated?
Asked by - Sat Apr 9 11:50:25 2011 - Military - 3 Answers - Comments
A. I think it's just war of 1812. Click on the second link and go through each war and they should list the commanders.
Answered by Peter - Sat Apr 9 15:20:17 2011
What would James Madison and George Washington think of the large number of fractions today?
Q. Based on Federalist No. 10 and Washington's Farewell Address what would James Madison and George Washington think of the large number of fractions today? Did their concerns about factions(intere st groups) turn out to be true? What are some current day examples from American politics? I know both give the warnings of factions but yet Madison feels there should be a large number of them so one does not take over right?
Asked by dirtchick101 - Fri Feb 5 15:02:44 2010 - Other - Education - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Washington warned that political parties would split the nation. If you look at the stalement in Washington DC (whatever your political beliefs are), you probably are sympathetic to Washington's fears. From Shmoop
Answered by augie6_1 - Mon Feb 8 12:08:22 2010
Q. Based on Federalist No. 10 and Washington's Farewell Address what would James Madison and George Washington think of the large number of fractions today? Did their concerns about factions(intere st groups) turn out to be true? What are some current day examples from American politics? I know both give the warnings of factions but yet Madison feels there should be a large number of them so one does not take over right?
Asked by dirtchick101 - Fri Feb 5 15:02:44 2010 - Other - Education - 1 Answers - Comments
A. Washington warned that political parties would split the nation. If you look at the stalement in Washington DC (whatever your political beliefs are), you probably are sympathetic to Washington's fears. From Shmoop
Answered by augie6_1 - Mon Feb 8 12:08:22 2010
How do i know if i'm accepted into the James Madison College at MSU?
Q. I just got accepted into Michigan State. I applied to the James Madison residential college. How and when do i know whether or not I got accepted into James Madison ?
Asked by merae_kim - Thu Dec 2 23:10:33 2010 - Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers - Comments
A. You should receive a welcome letter. If not, call the school and they can verify.
Answered by Stephanie - Thu Dec 2 23:58:55 2010
Q. I just got accepted into Michigan State. I applied to the James Madison residential college. How and when do i know whether or not I got accepted into James Madison ?
Asked by merae_kim - Thu Dec 2 23:10:33 2010 - Higher Education (University +) - 1 Answers - Comments
A. You should receive a welcome letter. If not, call the school and they can verify.
Answered by Stephanie - Thu Dec 2 23:58:55 2010
Can anyone tell me a quote by James Madison?
Q. I've searched for quotes by James Madison, but they are long and hard to understand. Can anyone help me find a short and simple quote?
Asked by :P - Sat Mar 22 11:32:36 2008 - Quotations - 4 Answers - Comments
A. If men were angels, no government would be necessary I think this one is very small and easy to understand :D
Answered by BAldEep - Sat Mar 22 16:26:13 2008
Q. I've searched for quotes by James Madison, but they are long and hard to understand. Can anyone help me find a short and simple quote?
Asked by :P - Sat Mar 22 11:32:36 2008 - Quotations - 4 Answers - Comments
A. If men were angels, no government would be necessary I think this one is very small and easy to understand :D
Answered by BAldEep - Sat Mar 22 16:26:13 2008
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