President Johnson defied the _____, which resulted in his impeachment trial.

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President Johnson was impeached primarily due to his violation of the Tenure of Office Act, which was designed to restrict the power of the President to remove certain office-holders without the Senate's approval. His attempt to remove Edwin M. Stanton, the Secretary of War, without Senate approval, was seen as a violation of this act, leading to his impeachment trial.

President Johnson Defied the _____, Which Resulted in His Impeachment