Who served as Chairman of the Constitutional Convention?

• A. George Washington
• B. James Madison
• C. Benjamin Franklin
• D. Alexander Hamilton

Answer: (A)

The person presiding over a convention is the one who guides discussion, keeps order, and represents the group in its official proceedings. George Washington was unanimously chosen to chair the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia in 1787, giving the gathering authority and legitimacy from the start. His steady leadership helped the delegates stay focused as they debated and drafted the framework for a new U.S. government. Others such as James Madison shaped the content—Madison is known for proposing the Virginia Plan and contributing much of the material—while Benjamin Franklin brought experience and diplomacy, and Alexander Hamilton offered ideas. But none were the meeting’s chair, which is why Washington is the correct answer.