Who is often referred to as the 'Father of the Constitution' due to his pivotal role in drafting the document and the Bill of Rights?
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Correct answer: James Madison
Madison arrived in Philadelphia with a comprehensive plan for a new government and took exhaustive notes on the debates. He later became the primary author of the Federalist Papers and the first ten amendments.
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