Andrew Johnson's Impeachment and Presidential Power

The video explores the impeachment of Andrew Johnson, the first U.S. president to face such proceedings. Following the Civil War, Johnson's lenient reconstruction policies clashed with Congress, leading to his impeachment. The trial, centered on the Tenure of Office Act, ended with Johnson's acquittal by a single vote. This event highlighted the challenges of removing a sitting president and set a precedent for future impeachments.

Which president was the first to be impeached in U.S. history?

• Andrew Johnson

• Donald Trump

• Richard Nixon

• Bill Clinton

What was Andrew Johnson's position before becoming President?

• Chief Justice

• Vice President

• Speaker of the House

• Secretary of State

What was the main reason for the conflict between Johnson and the Radical Republicans?

• Military strategies

• Reconstruction approach

• Economic policies

• Foreign policy disagreements

What was the Tenure of Office Act designed to do?

• Limit the President's power to remove certain officeholders

• Reduce the number of Supreme Court justices

• Allow the President to declare war

• Increase the President's term length

Who was the Secretary of War dismissed by Johnson, leading to his impeachment?

• William Seward

• John C. Calhoun

• Edwin Stanton

• Henry Clay

Who presided over Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial?

• Chief Justice Earl Warren

• Chief Justice Roger B. Taney

• Chief Justice John Marshall

• Chief Justice Salmon P. Chase

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

• He was acquitted by a single vote

• He resigned before the trial concluded

• He was convicted and imprisoned

• He was removed from office

Which Senator cast the deciding vote to acquit Johnson?

• Charles Sumner

• Thaddeus Stevens

• Benjamin Wade

• Edmund Ross

What was the long-term impact of Johnson's impeachment on presidential power?

• It strengthened the presidency

• It led to the abolition of the presidency

• It had no impact

• It weakened the presidency

What happened to the Tenure of Office Act after Johnson's impeachment?

• It was never challenged again

• It was expanded

• It was repealed

• It was upheld by the Supreme Court