Article 2 of the U. S. Constitution defines the responsibilities and the powers of the President of the Executive Branch. One of these powers is to act as Commander in Chief of the United States Armed Forces. Which Constitutional Principle does this represent? *

A. popular Sovereignty

B. Separation of Powers

C. Limited Government

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Mackenzie Roy

31 March, 12:14

Article 2 of the U. S. Constitution defines the responsibilities and the powers of the President of the Executive Branch. One of these powers is to act as Commander in Chief of the United States Armed Forces. Which Constitutional Principle does this represent? *

A. popular Sovereignty

B. Separation of Powers

C. Limited Government

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Amaris Figueroa · Answer 1

B. Separation of Powers.

Explanation:

It is very important that the powers of the executive branch and of the President of the USA are defined. If it is not defined, we would have to answer the question "Who should be the commander-in-chief?" Congress? Chief Justice? The Joint Chiefs of Staff? The mayor of Washington D. C.? By clearly establishing the responsibility of the president as commander-in-chief, the Constitution's fathers followed the principle of the separation of powers.