Which of the following supports the claim that the president has more influence over defense policy than Congress does?
a. Presidents have sent U.S. troops into military actions more than 200 times, but Congress has formally declared war only five times.
b. The Supreme Court has consistently ruled that the president should have unlimited appropriations for military actions when needed.
c. Presidents have sent U.S. troops into military actions more than 200 times, and Congress has always rubber-stamped those decisions and declared war each time.
d. The president has the power to declare war, whether or not Congress agrees.
Answer: a
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