The phrase, "you, as commander-in-chief, can do what you wish with the military, but you cannot pay for it with public funds," refers to the congressional oversight known as which of the following?
A)The power of the purse
B)The balance of power
C)The Johnson Treatment
D)The War Powers Resolution

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The phrase refers to the "power of the purse," which is Congress's authority to allocate funding for government activities, including military actions. This power allows Congress to influence or limit the executive branch's actions by controlling the budget.

The Phrase, "You, as Commander-In-Chief, Can Do What You Wish