In regard to the federal bureaucracy the president of the united states is at the top of the executive branch hierarchy because?
1. he or she is an elected representative of the american people
2. it is most efficient to have one person who can make final decisions and solve conflicts
3. congress mandated that structure when it created the executive office of the president
4. the constitution makes the president the chief administrator of the federal government

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.