Why did the Founders believe it was important to include the concept of checks and balances in the U. S. Constitution?

to ensure that no branch of government has too much power

Explanation:

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explanation:

"despite progress in the war, lincoln and most political pundits were convinced that he would lose his bid for reelection in 1864. the country was war weary and the democratic party's nominee, george mcclellan, was likely to negotiate a peace treaty with the confederacy if elected." - loc.gov

your mothers brothers brother in law would be your father.