James Madison did not want the government to turn into something that he did not like, so he took matters into his own hands by shaping the course of history. In his mission to create a great government that was beneficial to all, he continually created proposals until he got the result that he desired. Most of his amendments were about rights. Madison ultimately "sought to add to the prohibitions on state legislative authority" (98). Madison was able to pass many amendments through congress which is a feat in and of itself because it was not an easy task. When he was finished introducing bills and amendments he created "a motion to establish departments of foreign affairs, treasury, and war [which] […] led to the first great constitutional debate" (101). He wanted the government to own up to its responsibilities and do what was right. James Madison tirelessly worked to thwart any plans that went against his own beliefs by coming up with endless amendments until he won. All of his hard work earned Madison heavy opposition, but he took it with
James Madison did not want the government to turn into something that he did not like, so he took matters into his own hands by shaping the course of history. In his mission to create a great government that was beneficial to all, he continually created proposals until he got the result that he desired. Most of his amendments were about rights. Madison ultimately "sought to add to the prohibitions on state legislative authority" (98). Madison was able to pass many amendments through congress which is a feat in and of itself because it was not an easy task. When he was finished introducing bills and amendments he created "a motion to establish departments of foreign affairs, treasury, and war [which] […] led to the first great constitutional debate" (101). He wanted the government to own up to its responsibilities and do what was right. James Madison tirelessly worked to thwart any plans that went against his own beliefs by coming up with endless amendments until he won. All of his hard work earned Madison heavy opposition, but he took it with