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“Democracy was the right of the people to choose their own tyrant.”

Quote by James Madison

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James Madison, the 4th President of the United States, was born on March 16, 1751, and died on June 28, 1836. He was a key figure in drafting the U.S. Constitution and had a profound impact on the political system of the United States. more

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