The system of checks and balances established by the US Constitution can involve more than one branch checking another branch on one issue. Which example shows two branches of the federal government checking other branches? A - A government shutdown ended in 1996 after the Supreme Court ruled that Congress' budget was unconstitutional.

B - The Speaker of the House presided over the Supreme Court's hearings in Bush v. Gore.

C - In the Supreme Court case, Bush v. Gore the state of Florida's ballot recount was ordered to a halt, resulting in the election of President Bush over opponent Al Gore.

D - Chief Justice William Rehnquist presided over Congress' impeachment trial of President Clinton.