Andrew Johnson and Impeachment Issues

The video discusses the impeachment of Andrew Johnson, the 17th President of the United States. It covers the political context of his presidency, his conflicts with Congress, and the Tenure of Office Act, which led to his impeachment. The video explains the impeachment process, the political motivations behind it, and the eventual acquittal of Johnson by one vote. It emphasizes the importance of reserving impeachment for serious legal violations rather than political disagreements.

Which two U.S. presidents have been impeached?

• Andrew Johnson and Richard Nixon

• Andrew Johnson and Bill Clinton

• Bill Clinton and Richard Nixon

• Andrew Johnson and Donald Trump

Why did Abraham Lincoln choose Andrew Johnson as his running mate in 1864?

• To appeal to Southern Democrats

• To promote anti-slavery policies

• To strengthen ties with Radical Republicans

• To gain support from Northern Democrats

What was a major issue between Lincoln and the Radical Republicans?

• Reconstruction approach

• Economic policies

• Foreign relations

• Military strategy

What was Andrew Johnson's stance on the 14th Amendment?

• He supported it

• He proposed it

• He opposed it

• He was neutral

What was the purpose of Johnson's 'swing around the circle' tour?

• To gain support for moderate reconstruction

• To oppose the 14th Amendment

• To campaign for re-election

• To promote civil rights

What did the Tenure of Office Act require?

• Presidential approval for military actions

• Judicial approval for executive orders

• Senate approval to fire Cabinet members

• Congressional approval for new laws

Who did Johnson appoint as Secretary of War to replace Stanton?

• General Grant

• General Sherman

• Lorenzo Thomas

• Edwin Stanton

How many articles of impeachment were brought against Andrew Johnson?

• 5

• 7

• 11

• 13

What was the outcome of Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial?

• He was impeached and convicted

• He resigned before the trial

• He was acquitted by one vote

• He was removed from office

What precedent did Johnson's impeachment trial set?

• Impeachment should be based on political disagreements

• Impeachment should be reserved for high crimes and misdemeanors

• Impeachment should be avoided at all costs

• Impeachment should be a regular political tool