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