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.
So, he used his influence as chief legislator to persuade Congress to pass the act. This was the way he used his presidential power to institute the Reorganization Act of 1939.
