Which of the Following Is True of Johnson's Impeachment Trial

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of Johnson's impeachment trial?

• A) Ironically, Johnson was saved by the Radical Republicans, who argued that impeachment should not be used as a political weapon.
• B) Because of public outrage at the way Johnson was being forced out of office, the Senate voted to acquit him.
• C) Johnson's acquittal by the Senate established the idea that Congress could not use impeachment as a political weapon against the President.
• D) Although Johnson was found guilty, his appeal to the Supreme Court prevented his removal from office.

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Definitions:

ERG Theory

A motivational theory developed by Clayton Alderfer that categorizes human needs into three groups: Existence, Relatedness, and Growth, suggesting that individuals are motivated to satisfy these needs.

Clayton Alderfer

An American psychologist known for his expansion of Maslow's hierarchy of needs with the development of the ERG (Existence, Relatedness, Growth) theory.

Hierarchy of Needs

A psychological theory proposed by Abraham Maslow that depicts human motivations as a five-tier model of hierarchical needs, ranging from basic (physiological) to higher-order (self-actualization) needs.

Self-Actualization Need

The highest level in Maslow's hierarchy of needs, referring to the realization and fulfillment of one's talents and potentialities.