Question

montesquieu outlined a system of checks and balances that would prevent one branch of government from dominating the others. which would be an example of checks and balances between branches?
the supreme court determines the constitutionality of laws passed by congress.
the president is the commander - in - chief of the armed forces.
congress and the president must declare war jointly.
the president can make executive agreements.

Explanation:

Checks and balances involve one branch of government having some control or oversight over another. The Supreme Court (judicial branch) determining the constitutionality of laws passed by Congress (legislative branch) is an example of the judicial branch checking the legislative branch. The president being commander - in - chief is more of an executive branch power description. Congress and the president jointly declaring war is more about shared power in a specific area (war - making) rather than a classic check. The president making executive agreements is an executive - branch - only power.

Answer:

The Supreme Court determines the constitutionality of laws passed by Congress.