James Madison is known as the Father of the Constitution because of his pivotal role in the document's drafting as well as its ratification. Madison also drafted the first 10 amendments -- the Bill of Rights. read more
The men who created the U.S. Constitution are often called the country’s “founders” or “framers.” But only one framer is known as "the father of the Constitution." He is James Madison. Madison did not have the physical appearance of many politicians. He was a short man with a soft voice who had often been sick as a child and young adult. read more