The principle of checks and balances is based on the notion that
A. leaders are the trustees of the people.
B. all legislative and executive action should be controlled through judicial power.
C. power must be used to offset power.
D. a weak government is always preferable to a strong government.
E. legislators and executives cannot be trusted, but judges are trustworthy.
Answer: C
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