Question

1. which of the following would be a good example of the checks and balances system enforced upon the legislative branch?

congress passes a law that would prevent the president from using his veto power.
the supreme court declares a law passed by congress as unconstitutional based on their interpretation of the constitution.
the president, using his power as commander in chief, uses the army to force congress to stay and vote on a law.
congress removing judges from the supreme court when the judges question the legality of a law passed by congress.

Explanation:

Checks and balances ensure one branch doesn't have too much power. The Supreme Court's power of judicial review over laws passed by Congress is a classic example. Congress can't pass laws to limit the President's veto as it's an executive power. The President can't use the army to force Congress to vote. Congress can't remove judges just for questioning a law's legality.

Answer:

The Supreme Court declares a law passed by Congress as "unconstitutional" based on their interpretation of the Constitution.