Recognized as a global leader, the President has access to more information and can meet with world leaders to discuss their agendas. He can sign executive agreements, which have the same power as a treaty, without Senate approval. This helps him manage the crisis and build an international coalition. The President has control over emergency powers that allow him to gain control in times of crisis. Congress cannot interfere during these times. For example, Abraham Lincoln spent large sums of money and suspended civil liberties during the Civil War. Unofficially, the President is also the head of his political party and has considerable influence over the selection of his party's leaders. Work with other party members in the