The Panama Canal Treaty, arms control negotiations during the Cold War, and the end of the Cuban missile crisis all occurred because of presidential power to
a. approve treaties independently during national crises.
b. appropriate funds to the military and make international trade policy.
c. negotiate and execute the terms of treaties.
d. act as commander in chief and freely wield military power.
e. enter into international contracts using the U.N. to bypass congressional approval.
ANS: C
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