Question

question 10 of 20
what happened when president johnson vetoed (refused to sign) radical reconstruction laws?

a. he was successful in stopping congress.

b. congress passed the acts over his veto.

c. he usually had the support of the citizens.

d. congress did nothing about it.

Explanation:

During the Reconstruction era, President Andrew Johnson vetoed Radical Reconstruction laws. However, Congress, which was dominated by Radical Republicans at the time, had the power to override a presidential veto with a two - thirds majority vote. They used this power to pass the acts over Johnson's veto. Option A is incorrect because he did not stop Congress. Option C is incorrect as he did not have widespread citizen support for his opposition to Radical Reconstruction. Option D is incorrect as Congress took action (overriding the veto).

Answer:

B. Congress passed the acts over his veto.