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do you think Congress was right to impeach President Andrew Johnson?
The impeachment of President Andrew Johnson was the result of political conflict and the rupture of ideologies in the aftermath of the American Civil War. It arose from uncompromised beliefs and a contest for power in a nation struggling with reunification.
What are powers denied to the judicial branch?
Congress (judicial AND legislative branches) are denied the power to impeach, that is the right of the Supreme Court
Which US governmental body has the sole right to hold impeachment trials?
Congress. Specifically the Senate. The House is the body that votes whether to Impeach or not. The Senate, if the vote in the House was for Impeachment, then conducts the actual trial.
How did congress react to Johnson vetoes of radical republican bills in 1866?
In 1866 President Johnson made the bold move to veto the extension of the Freedman Bureau. This caused the radical Republicans to, for the first time ever, over turn the Presidents veto.
What role does the congress have in checking presidential abuse of power?
Congress has the right to approve or disapprove items in the president's budget request. The Senate has the right to approve or disapprove the president's appointments. Congress has the right to impeach and convict the President or Fire the President. Thus, congress has a lot of power. The founding fathers at the Constitutional Convention assumed that congress and not the President would take the leading role in the Federal Government. However, the inability of the politicians in Congress to work together made that original vision impossible. Thus, the president holds much of the power he holds by default. Just because Congress has not been able to get its act together for 220 years does not mean that will forever be the case.
What government body hase the sole right to impeach?
The U.S. House of Representatives.
Which house has the sole right to impeach the president for wrongdoing?
The House of Representatives has the sole power to impeach federal officials in the US.
What branch has the right to impeach the president?
The legislative branch has the right to impeach high ranking officials. Including Federal officers, military generals. But normally for someone to be impeached they must go through a trial, which would be held by the judicial branch. (Court)
Who gave President Johnson the right for the US to engage in war with Vietnam?
The Congress of the United States authorized Johnson to use "military force" in order to defend Vietnam. This was done with the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution. It was not a formal declaration of war.
Why did president Andrew Johnson veto Nebraska's statehood?
Congress forced a change to the state population allowing black males the right to vote along with white males. Johnson vetoed Nebraska's statehood under the claim that Congress had no right to change a state's constitution. Congress disagreed, and a supermajority overruled his decision.
When was Congress of the New Right created?
Congress of the New Right was created on 2011-03-25.
Does Erik Johnson shoot right or left?
NHL player Erik Johnson shoots right.
