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 * James Madison's early life and education
 * Madison went to Princeton University, where he focused his studies on Latin, Greek, science, geography, mathematics, rhetoric, and philosophy. While receiving his undergraduate, Madison started the American Whig Society in 1769 as a political debate club. During Madison's time at the University of New Jersey, he'd drawn the attention of the president of the college, John Witherspoon, a signer of the Declaration of Independence, philosopher, Calvinist, and a Presbyterian minister. Witherspoon took Madison as his prestige protégée, educating him on the study of Hebrew and political philosophy. Witherspoon put a heavy emphasis on Aristotle's different forms of government and the different forms of outcomes each one has. Madison's biggest take away from Witherspoon's teachings of Aristotle was that the government needs an end to its power. Witherspoon also advocated international laws and jurisprudence to Madison, along with Benthamite's Utilitarianism. After graduating from the University of New Jersey in 1771, Madison was still unsure of his future, thus he returned as a postgraduate in 1772 to study theology and ethics alongside his college mentor, John Witherspoon. Through all of Madison's abundances of knowledge gained from Witherspoon's teachings, they both became friends of mutual respect. Madison and Witherspoon would often enjoy a meal together, along with Madison's tutors. Witherspoon would often speak highly of Madison saying that Madison would always a scholar and well-spoken man. Madison and Witherspoon would maintain a relationship lasting long after Madison's departure from the University by sending recommended literature for him to read.