Which of the following supports the claim that the president has more influence over defense policy than Congress does?

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The fact that Presidents have sent U.S. troops into military actions more than 200 times, but Congress has formally declared war only five times suggests that the President has more influence over defense policy than Congress. This is because the decision to commit U.S. troops to military actions ultimately rests with the President, and Congress has historically been reluctant to assert its authority to declare war or limit the President's use of military force. The other answer choices are incorrect because they either misrepresent the President's and Congress's respective powers over defense policy or are not supported by the available evidence.

Which of the Following Supports the Claim That the President