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Which of the following is the best example of the principle of checks and balances?
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Congress passes a new law on immigration.
Congress passes a new law on immigration.
Courts uphold the conviction of a person who failed to pay income tax.
Courts uphold the conviction of a person who failed to pay income tax.
Courts release a person charged with violating a law that is considered unconstitutional.
Courts release a person charged with violating a law that is considered unconstitutional.
The president negotiates a treaty with Spain.
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Congress passes a new law on immigration.
Congress passes a new law on immigration.
Courts uphold the conviction of a person who failed to pay income tax.
Courts uphold the conviction of a person who failed to pay income tax.
Courts release a person charged with violating a law that is considered unconstitutional.
Courts release a person charged with violating a law that is considered unconstitutional.
The president negotiates a treaty with Spain.
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Courts release a person charged with violating a law that is considered unconstitutional.
Reason: This shows the judicial branch checking the legislature/executive by striking down or refusing to enforce an unconstitutional law (judicial review).
Reason: This shows the judicial branch checking the legislature/executive by striking down or refusing to enforce an unconstitutional law (judicial review).
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