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Q. Who is considered the "Father of the Constitution?"
James Madison of Virginia
Q. Who was the chairman of the Constitutional Convention?
George Washington was chosen by unanimous vote.
Q. Why wasn't Thomas Jefferson at the Constitutional Convention?
He was serving as the American Minister to France at the time. However, Jefferson corresponded regularly with members of the Convention and is considered to be one of the driving forces behind the Bill of Rights.
Q. How "big" is the Constitution?
According to the National Archives and Records Administration, there are 4,543 words in the body and signature sections sections of the Constitution which all fits nicely on 4 sheets measuring approximately 28 3/4 in. by 23 5/8 in. each. [High resolution images of the Constitution from NARA]
Q. Why is the Constitution considered the "Supreme Law of the Land?"
Art. VI, clause 2 of the Constitution says: "This Constitution, and the Laws of the United States which shall be made in Pursuance thereof; and all Treaties made, or which shall be made, under the Authority of the United States, shalt be the supreme Law of the Land; and the Judges in every State shall be bound thereby, any Thing in the Constitution or Laws of any State to the Contrary notwithstanding."
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