Which of the following best explains why presidents claim inherent powers?

presidents need to perform certain actions that are not listed int eh constitution
presidents have had these powers given to them by congress in the past
presidents do not need other branches of government to fulfill their duties
presidents claim these powers are explicitly written in article 2 of the consitution

The best explanation is that presidents need to perform certain actions that are not listed in the Constitution.

The best explanation for why presidents claim inherent powers is that presidents need to perform certain actions that are not listed in the constitution.