b) Advocacy for popular sovereignty

At the Constitutional Convention, James Wilson notably championed the democratic principle of popular sovereignty. He argued for a government based on the consent of the governed and the direct election of many government officials, including the president. Wilson’s advocacy for popular sovereignty was fundamental in shaping the Constitution’s approach to governance, ensuring that power derived from the people. His contributions were crucial in the framing of a government that balanced federal and state powers with the will of the citizenry.