It may be a reflection on human nature, that such devices [checks and balances] should be necessary to control the abuses of government… If men were angels, no government would be necessary.
Answer
W
We need government so we have a means to control our leaders.
W
We need government because people are flawed.
W
We don’t need government because people are well behaved.
W
We don’t need government because it has too many checks and balances.