The Tenure of Office Act restricted the president from suspending an officer while the Senate is not in session. In August 1867, President Johnson removed Secretary of War Stanton from office. When the Senate reconvened, it failed to ratify his removal. Johnson attempted to appoint a new Secretary of War. He hoped to create a case to challenge the act through the involvement of the Supreme Court.
B) Control of the abuse of power
This would also be considered “checks and balances.” The president “checks” Congress by vetoing bills if he feels the need to do so.
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Your answer is B.
If the Supreme Court becomes more diverse, then as a result equal protection for minorities will probably come as a result. More people will get the opportunities they need with diverse people representing them.
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