Congress has used the power of the purse to do all of the following EXCEPT
A) force the withdrawal of troops.
B) exert influence on foreign aid.
C) prohibit the funding of projects in countries toward which it determines the United States should take a tougher policy.
D) get a majority party leadership elected.

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Congress does not have the power to directly influence the election of majority party leadership. While funding decisions may indirectly affect the political landscape, this is not a direct use of the power of the purse. The other three choices are examples of the power of the purse being used by Congress to exert influence over foreign policy and military operations.

Congress Has Used the Power of the Purse to Do