Impeachment of Johnson

what general law did congress pass to limit the president’s powers?

one law prohibited the president from issuing direct military rule

what law was also passed to restrict the presidents power ( specific name ) ?

Tenure of Office Act

what did the Act ensure?

that a president cannot remove someone from office without good reason

why was this Act passed?

it was known that Johnson wanted to get rid of his Secretary of War, Stanton

which side of the Republican party was his secretary of war that he wanted rid of?

radical

when did Johnson suspend his Secretary of War

1867

what did this suspension strengthen in terms of alliances?

the alliance between moderate and radical republicans

instead of suspension, what did Johnson do to Stanton + when?

dismiss him, 1868

what process had started after this?

process of impeachment

how many charges did he have against him?

11

why was Johnson saved by one vote from conviction?

many Republicans hesitated to convict a president who was lawfully appointed