Who was called the "Father" of the Constitution?
- George Washington
- Thomas Jefferson
- John Hancock
- James Madison
HINT: this is a portrait of him.
Answer
The correct answer is D – James Madison
- Famous Madison quote: "If men were angels, no government would be necessary."
- For more Information about the Founding Fathers, the National Archives has biographies on both the signers and non-signers of the Constitution.