The contest between prosecution and defense ______ the rights of the individual to the power of the state.

A) counterbalance
B) balance
C) interfere with
D) ensure

Counterbalance

To oppose or offset the effect of something with an equal but opposite force or influence, maintaining equilibrium.

Prosecution and Defense

The two opposing sides in a court case; the prosecution argues the case against the defendant, while the defense represents and argues on behalf of the defendant.