Which constitutional power was inspired by the passage below? the passage below is from a historical document. "he has kept among us, in times of peace, standing armies without the consent of our legislatures." (source: u. s. national archives and records administration) a: the president has the power to make treaties with the advice and consent of the senate. b: congress has the power to declare war and to raise and support armies. c: the government can house soldiers during times of war and peace. d: the president has the sole power to declare war.