In the sphere of foreign policy, which of the following is NOT a constitutional power possessed by Congress?
A) declaring war
B) regulating commerce with foreign nations
C) confirming foreign ambassadors
D) negotiating treaties on behalf of the United States
E) confirming the president's nominations of cabinet members

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The power to negotiate treaties on behalf of the United States is a constitutional power possessed by the president, not Congress. Congress's role in foreign policy is primarily limited to declaring war, regulating commerce with foreign nations, and confirming foreign ambassadors. Additionally, while Congress does have the power to confirm the president's nominations of cabinet members, this is not a specifically foreign policy-related power.

In the Sphere of Foreign Policy, Which of the Following