The "Father of the Constitution" is James Madison. He played a pivotal role in drafting and promoting the United States Constitution and the Bill of Rights. Madison's Virginia Plan served as the basis for the Constitutional Convention's deliberations, and he was one of the most influential figures at the convention. He also contributed significantly to the ratification of the Constitution by co-writing The Federalist Papers with Alexander Hamilton and John Jay. Madison took detailed notes during the Constitutional Convention, which provide the only comprehensive record of the proceedings. His efforts to create a strong, balanced national government earned him this title, although he acknowledged the Constitution was the work of many minds