A. elected representatives are accountable to individual voters B. power is divided between the federal government and state governments
C. courts have the right to resolve disputes between states
D. each brand of government can serve as a check on the other branches

each branch of government can serve as a check on the other branches.

Explanation:

The statement in the picture was made during the United States Constitutional Convention, and it is about someone expressing the fears or the negatives that may arise if the Constitution is finally ratified and in use.

The fear that is being expressed here is the probable chance of the executive branch of the government having too much power which may be abused against the states and individuals.

Hence, those in favor of ratifying the Constitution would most likely respond to this concern by pointing out that "each branch of government can serve as a check on the other branches."

freedom of speech is also protected by the 1 amendment.

explanation:

here is pretty much what the 1st amendment says:

congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.