Question

How does the Constitution limit the powers of each branch of the federal government? Select three options

The branches share power with one another
Each branch has individual powers that the other branches cannot interfere with
Each branch has powers that allow it to limit the powers of the other branches
Each branch acts in secrecy so that the other branches are not aware of what it does
The branches must gain citizens' approval before acting or before making laws

Answer 1

1. The branches share power with one another

2. Each branch has individual powers that the other branches cannot interfere with

3. Each branch has powers that allow it to limit the powers of the other branches

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

• The branches share power with one another
• Each branch has individual powers that the other branches cannot interfere with
• Each branch has powers that allow it to limit the powers of the other branches

Step-by-step explanation:

The Founding Fathers decided when designing the Constitution of the United States that no branch should have absolute power as this could lead to abuse of power in future.

For this reason they divided power amongst the 3 branches such that they should share Federal power amongst themselves.

Each branch therefore has powers that are not to be interfered with by the other branches. For instance, Congress has the power to make laws without the interference of the Judiciary.

However, even though the branches had powers that should not be interfered with, these powers could be limited by the powers of the other branches such that no branch has absolute power. For instance, even though Congress can make laws, they need to be signed by the President (Executive) for them to take effect and even then they could still be struck down if the Supreme Court (Judiciary) rules the law to be unconstitutional.