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Article II: The Presidency — Quiz

Question 5 • MASTER COURSE U.S. Government

Which statement best explains why the Constitution limits the power of the executive branch?

Answer
A
The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the vice president from overthrowing the president.
B
The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the president from interfering in the work of other branches.
C
The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the vice president from interfering in the work of the president.
D
The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the president from becoming too powerful.

Explanation

The Constitution divides power among the executive, legislative, and judicial branches and gives each limits and checks. This helps prevent any one leader or branch from gaining too much power. Therefore, the best choice is “keep the president from becoming too powerful.”

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