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Question 7 • United States History

The US Constitution limits the power of the executive branch through

Answer
A
the Three-Fifths Compromise.
B
the armed forces.
C
the Articles of Confederation.
D
Congress and the Supreme Court.

Explanation

The Constitution uses checks and balances to limit the executive branch. Congress can pass laws, control government spending, and impeach officials, while the Supreme Court can rule that executive actions violate the Constitution. Therefore, the correct choice is Congress and the Supreme Court.

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