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That was one of the main topics behind the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson in 1868. Although U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice Salmon Chase, who presided over the impeachment trial in the U.S. Senate, did not directly address the question, the U.S. Supreme Court later stated that the President may, indeed, fire someone who a President had appointed with the advice and consent of the U.S. Senate.

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The Tenure of Office Act of 1867 said something to this effect. It was later declared unconstitutional, but not before it caused a lot trouble for President Andrew Johnson.

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Federal Judges have lifetime appointments and can only be removed by Congress.


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How do congress and president share responsibilities for nations military?

Congress and the president share responsibility for the nation's military.This is so because Congress controls government spending and because the president can only send troops over seas for 60 days unless Congress declares war or gives approval to the troops staying.They have meetings in the Capitol Building. Then they have the speaker of house be a spokes person for the president.


How do Congress and the president share responsibility for the nation's military?

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