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How did james madison prepare for the constitutional convention

A. He read and studied everything he could find about government throughout history and all around the world.

B. He sent letters to newspapers all over the country to let them know something important was going to happen.

C. He freed all of the slaves so the delegates from the north would agree with him about the need to abolish slavery.

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James Madison prepared for the Constitutional Convention by studying government, writing about the weaknesses of the current system, and drafting a plan for representation in the legislative branch based on population.

Step-by-step explanation:

James Madison prepared for the Constitutional Convention by:

  1. Studying everything he could find about government throughout history and all around the world.
  2. Writing a pamphlet called 'Vices of the Political System of the United States' to highlight the weaknesses of the current government and advocate for a new system with a bicameral legislature, a separate judicial branch, and an executive.
  3. Playing a key role in drafting the Virginia Plan, which proposed representation in the legislative branch based on population.
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