Question

how does the constitution limit the power of the president as commander in chief?
it grants power to declare war to congress.
it keeps the military from overrunning the government.
it gives the president authority over only the army.
it gives the judicial branch power to get military funding

Explanation:

To determine how the Constitution limits the president's power as commander - in - chief, we analyze each option:

• Option "It grants power to declare war to Congress": The U.S. Constitution gives Congress the power to declare war. The president, as commander - in - chief, can deploy troops but cannot officially declare war. This is a key check on the president's military power.
• Option "It keeps the military from overrunning the government": The Constitution's structure with separation of powers and checks and balances is more about the relationship between branches, not directly about limiting the president's commander - in - chief power in this way.
• Option "It gives the president authority over only the army": The president, as commander - in - chief, has authority over the entire military (army, navy, air force, etc.), so this is incorrect.
• Option "It gives the judicial branch power to get military funding": Military funding is a power of Congress (the legislative branch), not the judicial branch.

Answer:

A. It grants power to declare war to Congress