Why was article 2 of the constitution written?
A: Answer The first three articles of the U.S. constitution describe the 3 branches of government: I is Legislative, II is Executive, and III is Judiciary. So, to answer your question, Article 2 was written to define the essential powers and limitations of the Prsident, how he is elected or removed, the powers to command the military and executive departments, make treaties and other foreign relations (with ''advice and consent of the Senate), etc....