Question

President johnson challenged the tenure of office act by

Answer 1

He was attempting to challenge the constitutionality of the law created by Congress to limit Executive Branch power

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Attempting to fire the Secretary of War, Edwin Stanton.

Step-by-step explanation:

As Johnson and Stanton collided about some south states that were still using black people as slaves, Johnson tried to remove him as secretary, ignoring both the congress and a law that was passed to prevent Stanton to being fired. He impeached the president but, when Johnson was jugded acquitted of any wrongdoing, Stanton voluntarily resigned.