The most prominent advocate for a strong and single executive was

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James Wilson was a delegate to the Constitutional Convention and later a Supreme Court Justice. He argued for a strong executive with broad powers, including the veto and the ability to command the military. His advocacy for a strong executive influenced the drafting of the Constitution, particularly the vesting clause in Article II which establishes the executive branch and gives the President "the executive power."

The Most Prominent Advocate for a Strong and Single Executive