In 1787 how did the Founding Fathers go about creating such an enlightened document?
They looked at many of the things that they didn't like about the current system, and changed them. They didn't like the fact that there was no representation in their form of government, so they determined to have elected government officials who were responsible to their constituents. They didn't like the fact that the kings men could break in at any time and search your home, so they included laws about search and seizure and required that there be a reason for a warrant to search a home. your answer is completely wrong that is during a different era
Why is Andrew Johnson the worst president in US history?
President Andrew Johnson is generally not thought to be the worst president in US history. In a 1962 historians poll, which ranked 31 presidents from "Great" to "Failure," Warren G. Harding was ranked last, Andrew Johnson was ranked 23rd. He repeatedly opposed the Reconstruction policies of congressional Radical Republicans who wished to humble and subdue the South. Andrew Johnson, however, lacked the political savvy and leadership abilities of his predecessor, Abraham Lincoln, and was continually thwarted. He was the first president to be tried for impeachment, on the grounds of "High crimes and misdemeanors." See related links
President Andrew Johnson's plan for Reconstruction included what two points?
1. Southern states would be split into five military districts; and
2. Blacks would be free, but with limited citizenship rights.
What was the main charge against President Andrew Johnson?
The main impeachment charge against President Johnson was that he'd violated the 1867 Tenure of Office Act by attempting to remove Secretary of War Edwin Stanton from office without the consent of the Senate.
What were the specific articles of impeachment against President Andrew Johnson?
Summary of Eleven Articles of Impeachment against President Andrew Johnson, February 24, 1868:
Article 1 Summary: High Misdemeanor, Tenure of Office Act
On February 21, 1868, issued a written order for the removal of Edwin M. Stanton from the Office of Secretary of the Department of War in defiance of the Senate's decision to reinstate Stanton following President Johnson's prior attempt to suspend Stanton without just cause in August of 1867.
Article 2 Summary: High Misdemeanor, Tenure of Office Act
Appointed Lorenzo Thomas to be interim Secretary of War without the advice and consent of the Senate in violation of the Tenure of Office Act.
Article 3 Summary: High Misdemeanor, unspecified
Appointed Lorenzo Thomas, without the advice and consent of the Senate, while the Senate was in session, to an office for which there was no vacancy.
Article 4 Summary: High Crime, Conspiracy
Conspired with Lorenzo Thomas and with unnamed members of the House of Representatives to hinder and prevent Edwin Stanton from performing his duties as Secretary for the Department of War by the use of intimidation and threats, in violation of "An act to define and punish certain conspiracies," of July 31, 1861.
Article 5 Summary: High Misdemeanor, Tenure of Office Act
Conspired with Lorenzo Thomas and with unnamed members of the House of Representatives to hinder and prevent Edwin Stanton from holding office as Secretary for the Department of War by the use of force.
Article 6 Summary: High Crime, Conspiracy
Conspired with Lorenzo Thomas to "seize, take and possess the property of the United States at the War Department," in violation of "An act to define and punish certain conspiracies."
Article 7 Summary: High Misdemeanor, Tenure of Office Act
Conspired with Lorenzo Thomas to hinder execution of the Tenure of Office Act by preventing Edwin M. Stanton, official Secretary for the Department of War, from holding the office to which he'd been appointed and commissioned.
Article 8 Summary: High Misdemeanor, Tenure of Office Act
Conspired with Lorenzo Thomas to "seize, take and possess the property of the United States at the War Department," with the intent to violate and disregard "An act regulating the tenure of certain civil office," of March 2, 1867.
Article 9 Summary: High Misdemeanor, Command of Army Act
Instructed Major-General William H. Emory, in command of the Department of Washington and its military forces, to report to and take orders directly from him (Johnson) instead of the General of the Army of the United States, in violation of "an act for making appropriations for the support of the army for the year ending June 30, 1868, and for other purposes," of March 2, 1867.
Article 10 Summary: High Misdemeanor, brought ridicule, contempt and disgrace upon Congress
"...did attempt to bring into disgrace, ridicule, hatred, contempt and reproach, the Congress of the United States, and the several branches thereof, to impair and destroy the regard and respect of all the good people of the United States for the Congress..." by making a public speech against Congress, "Which said utterances, declarations, threats and harangues, highly censurable in any, are peculiarly indecent and unbecoming in the Chief Magistrate of the United States, by means whereof the said Andrew Johnson has brought the high office of the President of the United States into contempt, ridicule and disgrace, to the great scandal of all good citizens..."
Article 11 Summary: High Misdemeanor, (Something akin to Libel)
Publicly declared the 39th Congress was not a Congress. Denied and intended to deny legislation passed by Congress was valid and disregarded his constitutional obligation to adhere to various Acts of Congress, including "An act regulating the tenure of certain civil office," "An act making appropriations for the support of the army for the fiscal year ending June 30,1868, and for other purposes," and "An act to provide for the more efficient government of the Rebel States." Obstructed and prevented execution of lawful government acts.
To view the full text of the Articles of Impeachment against Andrew Johnson, see Related Links, below.
Did Andrew Johnson bring the north and south together?
Yes. Andrew Johnson brought the North and South together.
When was Bill Clinton impeached?
Clinton was impeached Dec 19, 1998 – Feb 12, 1999
On February 12 1999 he was acquitted by the Senate and was not removed from office.
What is the difference between 'Founding Fathers' and 'founding fathers'?
Jenna, Sometimes the term Founders is used to refer to the framers, those who actually attended the constitutional convention. Founders can also be broader term though referring to all of the leaders of the revolution and those who attended the state conventions which ratified the constitution and the first congress which wrote the Bill of Rights. In its brodest sense it can mean every citizan of the United States who supported independence from Britain or stayed in the country after the Revolutionary War. Michael Montagne The Founding Fathers and the Framers are men who contributed in different ways to make our country work in a pleasing manner. The Founding Fathers are those men such as Thomas Jefferson and John Adams who made significant contributions to the Constitution. These men worked to develop independence for our country. The Framers on the other hand were considered more as the men who helped construct or craft the Constitution. Regardless of their titles, these men achieved a lot and have a huge impact on how our country operates today.
Did andrew johnson run for president on his own?
He tried to run in 1868, but lost the party nomination.
What happened after President Andrew Johnson was impeached?
President Johnson was impeached by the House of Representatives in February 1868, but was acquitted at his Senate trial in May of the same year. He continued in office for a further nine months, retiring from the White House when his term expired in march 1869, after making an unsuccessful bid for the Democratic party's endorsement in 1868. His home state of Tennessee also rejected him for a seat in the US Senate in 1868, and for a seat in the House of Representatives in 1872.
In 1874, Johnson was finally elected US Senator from Tennessee on the Democratic ticket, and took office in March of 1875. He died of a stroke on July 31, 1875.
Where did President Andrew Johnson golf?
There's no evidence President Andrew Johnson played golf. There is a golf club named after him in his hometown of Greenville, Tennessee, though.
What College did Larry Johnson go to?
Larry Johnson of the Kansas City Chiefs played college ball at Penn State.
Andrew Freedman was a real estate speculator and bondsman who bought the New York Giants back in 1895. He was reputed to be a mean and overbearing manand during his timeas owner the Giants had 23 managers. In 1902, he hired John McGraw away from the Baltimore Orioles of the new American League. Freedman sold the team to John Brush in 1903 and got out of baseball entirely.
Johnson tried to remove war secretary?
Johnson tried to remove war secretary from office but he refused it. The secretary was known as Edwin Stanton and has also served as the war secretary under Lincoln's regime.
What president said people and nations are forged by the fires of adversity?
gerald r ford
Actually .. It Was John Adams . The 2nd president .
How many counts of impeachment did President Andrew Johnson face?
The House of Representatives brought eleven articles of impeachment against President Andrew Johnson, most related to the violation of the Tenure of Office Act that occurred when Johnson attempted to remove Secretary of War Edwin M. Stanton from office.
What are Similarities between James Madison and Andrew Johnson?
One is that they both fought a battle with Native American Indians in their presidencey. Johnson fought Red Cloud's War and Madison fought in the Battle of Tippecanoe. *note they themself didnt actually fight in the combat.
What accomplishments did Andrew Johnson make as president?
Who were the US presidents from 1945-1975?
Harry Truman, Dwight Eisenhower, John Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford.
Who were the founding fathers' wives?
I just did a standard internet search on the 'Founding Fathers' seems to have been alot of them. The biographies of 111 founding fathers and 34 biographies of their wives are on: www.colonialhall.com , left hand link: Wives of the Signers Happy searching!