Danforth represents the evil of blind certainty in the play: he refuses to accept the truth because to do so would humiliate him. He'd rather see people die.
The concept of separation and balance of powers in the Constitution refers to. aseparation of powers between separate and coequal branches of government.
He must exercise his option under the terms of the option contract. Illumination: Options are generally concerned with only two things: time and price. He must exercise his option under the terms of the option contract