How did the close of Reconstruction affect the federal government? (1 point) Responses The federal government exerted more power over the states. The federal government exerted more power over the states. The balance of power between federal and state governments was restored. The balance of power between federal and state governments was restored. The Supreme Court was now more powerful than the legislative branch. The Supreme Court was now more powerful than the legislative branch. Congress continued to become more powerful by consistently overruling the President.
