One of the more controversial (and currently sharply curtailed) powers of the president is the power of impoundment, whereby
A. the president can seize the property of private citizens without due process in times of emergency.
B. the president can cancel national elections in the event of insurrection or invasion.
C. the president can not only veto a bill, but also prevent it from being reconsidered by Congress.
D. the president can summarily dismiss congressional members suspected of wrongdoing.
E. the president can withhold funds from Congress.
Answer: E
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