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James Madison was one of the primary contributors to the
United States Constitution, a writer of the Federalist Papers (with
Alexander Hamilton and Henry Clay) and later became the 4th President.
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The struggle of those who believe that a few have the right to rule the many as against those who believe in individual liberty. James Madison speaking before the Virginia convention in 1788 said, "Since the general civilization of mankind, I believe there are more instances of the abridgement of the freedom of the people by gradual and silent encroachment of those in power, than by violent and sudden usurpation."
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