Question

What was the main point to the tenure of office act of 1867

Answer 1

The main point was to restrict the power of the President of the United States to remove certain office-holders without the approval of the Senate

Answer 2

The Tenure of Office Act of 1867 was an American federal law that regulated the dismissal of ministers from the Cabinet. It gained notoriety in particular through the impeachment proceedings against the President Andrew Johnson, who was accused of having violated it. In 1887, Congress rescinded the law. Later, in 1926, the Supreme Court invalidated a law similar to the Tenure of Office Act but which did not apply to Cabinet posts.