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.