The “father of the U.S. Constitution,” James Madison, referred to Congress as
a. the first branch of government.
b. the most dangerous branch of government.
c. a corrupt and evil force.
d. subordinate to the judicial and executive branches of government.
e. ineffective and self-serving.
ANS: A
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