Question
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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Responses
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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The best example of the principle of checks and balances from the options provided is:
**Courts release a person charged with violating a law that is considered unconstitutional.**
This example illustrates the judiciary's role in checking the powers of the legislature and the executive by ruling against a law that it deems unconstitutional, thereby ensuring that no branch of government exceeds its authority.
**Courts release a person charged with violating a law that is considered unconstitutional.**
This example illustrates the judiciary's role in checking the powers of the legislature and the executive by ruling against a law that it deems unconstitutional, thereby ensuring that no branch of government exceeds its authority.
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