The Principle of Checks and Balances Is Based on the Notion

The principle of checks and balances is based on the notion that

A) leaders are the trustees of the people.
B) a weak government is always preferable to a strong government.
C) all legislative and executive action should be controlled through judicial power.
D) power must be used to offset power.
E) legislators and executives cannot be trusted,but judges are trustworthy.