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attashe74 [19]
3 years ago
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Andrew Johnson was impeached, but not convicted, because

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2 answers:
melisa1 [442]3 years ago
8 0

Answer:

It would upset the balance of power among the three branches of government, that is why he is voted "not guilty".

Explanation:

Andrew Johnson was the <u>17th president</u> of the United States.

He faced the charges of impeachment during his tenure when the <u>"house of Representatives"</u> passed the resolution against him for<u> "high crime and misdemeanor".</u>

Andrew Johnson was charged with the violation of the <u>"Tenure of office act".</u>

The above mention Act stated that the president <u>could not remove appointed officials without the consent with congress.</u>

Johnson removed the <u>Secretary of war</u> without the consent with congress.

Republicans, fearing that the removal of the president would upset the <u>balance of power</u> among the three branches of government.

Voted "not guilty".

Reika [66]3 years ago
6 0
The House's primary charge against Johnson was violation of the Tenure of Office Act, passed by the U.S. Congress in March 1867, over the president's veto.
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