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
A) power of the purse.
B) balance of power.
C) checks and balances.
D) "war powers."

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The phrase "you cannot pay for it with public funds" indicates that the issue at hand is the allocation of funds for the military, which falls under the power of the purse. This power is held by Congress and allows them to control government spending, including military spending.

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