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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.
The president negotiates a treaty with Spain.
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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
"Courts release a person charged with violating a law that is considered unconstitutional."

Explanation: That's the judicial branch checking the legislative/executive power by declaring a law unconstitutional and refusing to enforce it — an example of checks and balances.