The executive branch of the federal government a. consists of bodies such as the select committee on ethics. b. consists of the house of representatives and the senate. c. adjudicates criminal cases. d. passes laws such as the civil rights act. e. consists of the president and the many regulatory agencies the president oversees.

During andrew johnson’s presidency, the radical republicans gained control over policymaking in congress. they had enough power to override any presidential veto. how did the radical republicans use this opportunity? a. they blocked johnson’s weak reconstruction policies by taking charge of the reconstruction plan. b. they extended their support to johnson’s policies for reconstruction of the south. c. they removed johnson from office and took over the task of reconstructing the south. d. they removed all former confederates from office and stopped the south from rejoining the union.