James Madison argued that politicians' ambition would lead them to uphold the separation of powers. Today congressmembers’ ...

The vast majority were in the north, leading Virginians like James Madison to fear loss ... like Pennsylvania, where the Continental Congress had first met. The second issue did not spring ...

Major Acts: British seizure of American seamen pushed James Madison to ask Congress for a declaration of war in June 1812. The United States entered the conflict without a strong military.