How did Franklin D. Roosevelt use his presidential power to institute the Reorganization Act of 1939? He ignored the wishes of Congress and reorganized the executive branch without approval. He used his influence as chief legislator to persuade Congress to pass the act. He threatened to use his power as commander in chief against Congress. He called a special election and put the act to a popular vote among Americans.

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How did Franklin D. Roosevelt use his presidential power to institute the Reorganization Act of 1939? He ignored the wishes of Congress and reorganized the executive branch without approval. He used his influence as chief legislator to persuade Congress to pass the act. He threatened to use his power as commander in chief against Congress. He called a special election and put the act to a popular vote among Americans.

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Asher Avila · Answer 1

Franklin D Roosevelt used his presidential power to institute the Reorganization Act of 1939:

He used his influence as Chief Legislator to persuade Congress to pass the Act.

Tyree Lara · Answer 2

Franklin D. Roosevelt used his influence as chief legislator to persuade Congress to pass the act. The Reorganization Act of 1939 established that the current President of the United States was able to reorganize the executive branch as well as to hire confidential staff for a duration of 2 years.