Question

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

The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the vice president from interfering in the work of the president.
The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the vice president from interfering in the work of the president.

The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the president from interfering in the work of other branches.
The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the president from interfering in the work of other branches.

The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the president from becoming too powerful.
The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the president from becoming too powerful.

The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the vice president from overthrowing the president.
The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the vice president from overthrowing the president.

Answer 1

The Constitution limits the executive branch to keep the president from becoming too powerful.

This reflects the framers' goal of preventing tyranny by using separation of powers and checks and balances among the branches.