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Official USCIS civics question 88 of 128

James Madison is famous for many things. Name one.

American HistoryColonial Period and Independence

Official answers (English)

  • "Father of the Constitution"
  • Fourth president of the United States
  • President during the War of 1812
  • One of the writers of the Federalist Papers

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Explanation

English

James Madison is the 'Father of the Constitution' and the fourth president.

Türkçe

James Madison, 'Anayasa'nın Babası' (Father of the Constitution) ve dördüncü başkandır.

Español

James Madison es el 'Padre de la Constitución' (Father of the Constitution) y el cuarto presidente.

Memory hint

💡 EN: 'Father of the Constitution.'

💡 TR: 'Father of the Constitution.'

💡 ES: 'Father of the Constitution.'

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