Answer:
D) Checks and Balances
Explanation:
A is the belief of a strong National Government which has no part to do with this quote.
B is democracy which if the term is broken down demo = people, cracy = rule
Democracy is roughly translated to people- rule, which the people kind of due because we have the right to vote, but that is not the answer.
C is popular sovereignty which is when a vote is being taken if one has more votes for yes than votes no it will take place, become a law etc,.
So finally the answer is D because the branches all work together to make sure that none of them go askew and gain concentration of power and so this way if a law was to be passed it must go through all branches, unless the House of Representatives chooses to vote again, but that is a different topic.
The major downfall of the Articles of Confederation was simply weakness. The federal government, under the Articles, was too weak to enforce their laws and therefore had no power. The Continental Congress had borrowed money to fight the Revolutionary War and could not repay their debts.
Hope this helps!
George Washington. He was also the first president.
