Which of the following is the best example of checks and balances within the u. s. government? a)the chief justice of the u. s. supreme court resigns. b)the president approves a recommendation of a cabinet member. c)the house of representatives fails to pass a bill introduced by the speaker of the house. d)a law is passed by congress and signed by the president. it then is declared unconstitutional by the u. s. supreme court.