1. Johnson Impeachment…
Bell Work: What would it take for you to remove a president from power?

2. Balance of Power

3. Tenure of Office Act
Had to have the Senate approve any cabinet position the president wanted to replace with another.
Johnson wanted to remove the Radical Republican Edwin Stanton.

4. Refusal of Senate Senate Refused 35 to 16…
Johnson refused the decision And still replaced Stanton.
Congress had what it wanted. . . And tried to impeach him.

5. Impeachment…
An impeachment is . .  a formal process in which an official is accused of unlawful activity, the outcome of which may include the removal of that official from office as well as other punishment.

6. Trail . . . Was much more than about Tenure of Office Act .
Was about Congress’ complaints about Johnson’s Reconstruction.
It came down to one vote that the Senate needed to have the 2/3’s vote needed for impeachment.
Conclusion: Although not successful, Johnson’s presidency was over.

7. Closing…
What does Johnson’s Impeachment tell you about being President? About the President’s power or authority.