I think it's B as the answer
A pair of related words that share the same root are minimum and minimal.
The one of the reason's why the Allies allied themselves with the soviets was because they wanted to open a new front. The Soviet Front would be so massive and would force Axis's units to spread even more, and to spread resources more. Though they were already spread out.
Ensures government remains fair and accountable by creating checks and balances on the use of power. It is essential under the rule of law that the use of power is lawful, and can be challenged. Power is balanced between the Judiciary, Legislature and Executive, so each can act as a check on the power of the other.