Stevens believes that Johnson should be removed from office because he believes that Johnson has violated his official oath by not obeying the Constitution and ensuring that the laws are faithfully executed. Stevens argues that it is the chief duty of the President to follow and enforce the commands of sovereign power, and any attempt to evade this duty would be a direct violation of the President's oath. reword this

Stevens contends that Johnson should be ousted from his position due to his failure to uphold the Constitution and ensure the faithful execution of laws, thereby breaching his official commitment. According to Stevens, the primary responsibility of the President is to adhere to and enforce the directives of the highest authority, and any effort to evade this duty constitutes a direct infringement of the President's oath.