What is a current event example that illustrates the power of one branch of government to check another?

Answer 1

Here's one:

http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Justice/2010/0202/Supreme-Court-s-campaign-finance-ruling-just-the-facts

Answer 2

Congress is making noise about cutting from the budget any funds for terrorism trials in civil courts.

Answer 3

Thank you both! This will help!