Since ancient times, what has been the primary concern of most governments and systems of laws?
a) preventing criminal activities
b) making use of available resources
c) organizing the state’s defense
d) conducting commercial affairs

congress failed to remove johnson. but it did succeed in getting control of efforts to re-build the south following america's civil war. radical republicans wanted to punish the south for starting the war. they also wanted to be sure new governments in the southern states would support the republican party.