What major concern did the framers of the Constitution have regarding the presidency?

Question

A.
The ability of the president to change political parties

B.
The amount of power that a president would have

C.
The influence of the vice president

D.
The president's role in foreign affairs

Answer 1

B. The amount of power that a president would have

The framers of the Constitution were particularly concerned about the amount of power that the presidency would hold, fearing the potential for tyranny. They sought to create a system of checks and balances to limit the power of the executive branch and prevent any one person from becoming too powerful.