Question

Which of the following individuals wanted stronger national government but believed the limitations in the Constitution were vital and resisted expansion of the national government’s powers?


Abraham Lincoln


James Madison


Alexander Hamilton


John Adams

Answer 1

The individual you are describing is **James Madison**. While he was initially in favor of a stronger national government, he also believed in the importance of limiting government powers, which is evident in his role in drafting the Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Madison was a key figure in creating a government system with checks and balances to prevent the expansion of government powers beyond what was necessary.