President johnson’s plan for reconstruction angered the democratic congress. was not as tough as lincoln’s plan. granted pardons for ex-confederates. prohibited pardons for ex-confederates.

Granted pardon to ex-confederates.

They made a checks and balance system to equal power within the branches. the "check" meant that one branch would watch one branch and "balance" them if they were too powerful. if you want more info on this, i would just google checks and balance system.