Impeachment of Johnson
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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
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