Which statement describes the principle of checks and balances?

The impeachment of President Bill Clinton. Is one 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

The answer is d. depriving colonists of trial by jury.