Question

When creating the Executive Branch, what was the correct major concern of the delegates?

Answer 1

Answer:

They were concerned with putting too much power in the hands of a single person.

Explanation:

When the delegates to the Constitutional Convention gathered together in 1787, one of their major concerns had to do with the Executive Branch, that is, the President of the United States. The Convention was creating a federal power out of scratch, and because of their experience fighting against what they considered British tyranny, they wanted to preserve the sovereignty of the states and freedom of individuals from an opressive government.

The executive power was a major concern for them, as they felt putting too much power in the hands of a single person might lead to abuses of power and the establishment of a tyranny. Their solution was to split the government powers among three branches: executive, legislative, and judicial. Through a system of checks and balances they would ensure none of them would become more powerful than the others.