The statement below is from a statement made by Thaddeus Stevens, member of the House of Representatives in 1868. "When Andrew Johnson took upon himself the duties of his high office he swore to obey the Constitution and take care that the laws be faithfully executed. That, indeed, is and has always been the chief duty of the President of the United States…

I accuse him, in the name of the House of Representatives, of having perpetrated that foul offense against the laws and interests of his country . . ."

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How might similar statements influence congressional action?

presidential nomination

presidential impeachment

presidential veto

presidential election

The correct answer is B) presidential impeachment.

How might similar statements influence congressional action?

presidential impeachment.

Congress has the constitutional power of impeaching federal officials, including the United States President.

When federal officials commit a crime or act in an incorrect way the House of Representatives can initiate an impeachment process.

The impeachment process is the official mechanism to remove the President of the United States, the vice president or other government officials that are suspected of having committed any high crime, treason, or misconduct. If the House of Representatives approves by sole majority articles of impeachment, the matter is presented to the Senate. The Constitution provides the Senate with the sole power to try an impeachment process.