When Assessing the Impeachment of Andrew Johnson, What Can Be

question 118

Multiple Choice

When assessing the impeachment of Andrew Johnson, what can be determined about this issue?

• A) Both Congress and the president accused the other of unconstitutional acts.
• B) Johnson was willing to compromise, but Congress was unwilling to listen.
• C) The moderate Republicans hoped in general terms to weaken the office of president.
• D) Johnson had little support from white southerners.
• E) Johnson survived being removed from office due to overwhelming support from his cabinet.