Which of the following is an example of the principle of checks and balances? presidents can veto an act of congress members of congress have the powers to raise their own salaries federal courts have the power to hear cases involving federal laws presidents can appoint officers of the armed forces

I think the best choice for the answer is "Presidents can veto an act of congress".

The system of check and balance is based on the principle that no institution or individual may hold the power which no one can challenge; in short one branch of a system will limit the power of another branch which can prevent the abuse of power.

the correct answer is "c": the pillars proclaimed his regret at the bloodshed at the battle of kalinga and his conversion to buddhism.

the kalinga war is considered as one of the largest battles in the history of india. it was fought between the between the maurya empire, which ruled the lands of what is now known as india at the time, and the independent feudal kingdom of kalinga.

the army of maurya empire, led by its king ashoka, fought a prolonged war against kalinga. the war ended around 262 bce with the victory of the maurya empire. it is believed that ashoka, after having witnessed the loss of many lives during this war, felt deep responsibility and eventually converted into buddhism.