Question

the authors of the us constitution included which two features as ways to limit the power of any one person in the government? powers are shared across three branches of government. congress has powers that individual states do not have. the president, a civilian, is the commander in chief of the military. leaders are identified by the people, rather than by divine birthright. citizens have the right to file grievances with their government.

Explanation:

• Powers are shared across three branches of government: This is the principle of separation of powers. By dividing government powers among the legislative (Congress), executive (President), and judicial (Courts) branches, no one person or group can have absolute power. For example, Congress makes laws, the President enforces them, and the Courts interpret them.
• The president, a civilian, is the Commander in Chief of the military: This ensures civilian control over the military. It prevents a military leader from seizing power. The President, as a civilian elected by the people (indirectly through the Electoral College), commands the military, which is a check on military power being concentrated in a non - civilian, potentially autocratic figure.

Answer:

• Powers are shared across three branches of government
• The president, a civilian, is the Commander in Chief of the military