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?
congress and the president must declare war jointly.
the president can make executive agreements.
the supreme court determines the constitutionality of laws passed by congress.
the president is the commander - in - chief of the armed forces.

Explanation:

Checks - and - balances is about one branch limiting another. The Supreme Court (judicial) checking Congress (legislative) by determining constitutionality of laws is an example. Congress and president jointly declaring war isn't a pure check - one on another. Making executive agreements and being commander - in - chief are presidential powers not related to inter - branch checks.

Answer:

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