Which action is an example of the use of checks

and balances?

(1) impeachment of President Bill Clinton

(2) choosing a vice presidential running mate by

a presidential candidate

(3) election of the Speaker of the House by the

majority party

(4) starting negotiations for a treaty by President

George Washington

1. The impeachment of President Bill Clinton. This is an example of a check and balance by the Legislative branch on the Executive branch. Because the legislature thought Clinton was surpassing his authority, they tried to impeach him to reduce his power/influence.

The system of checks and balances is the way for one branch of government to limit the power of another branch