Interview with a famous person

James Madison

James Madison
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Students will learn about the history of the Electoral College and its advantages and disadvantages from the point of view of one of the Founding Fathers James Madison, also called 'Father of the Constitution'.

Students learn about the history of the Electoral College and its pros and cons from the point of view of one of the Founding Fathers James Madison, also called ‘Father of the Constitution’.

  1. Find out why James Madison is called ‘Father of the Constitution’.
  2. Ask James Madison about the reasons the Founding Fathers created the Electoral College and what it has to do with the long distances in the USA.
  3. Find out why James Madison supports the Electoral College.
  4. Ask James about his concerns regarding the Electoral College and the ‘winner-takes-all’ system.
  5. Find out why the Electoral College is a compromise.
  6. Take notes. Create a table and write down the Pros and Cons of the Electoral College.