"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.

Question

"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.

The duties of legislation and adjudicating [making a judgment on] the laws of his country fall in no way to his lot. To obey the commands of sovereign power of the nation, and to see that others should obey them, was his whole duty— a duty which he could not escape, and any attempt to do so would be in direct violation of his official oath.."
-Thaddeus Stevens, Closing
Remarks in the Impeachment Trial of Andrew Johnson, 1868
Use the quotation to answer the following question:
According to the quotation, why does Stevens believe that Johnson should be removed from office?

Answer 1

Stevens believes that Johnson should be removed from office because he failed to obey the Constitution and faithfully execute the laws of the nation, which are the chief duties of the President of the United States. Stevens argues that any attempt by Johnson to avoid or violate these duties is a direct violation of his official oath and therefore warrants his removal from office.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Stevens believes Johnson should be removed from office because he did not obey the Constitution and failed to faithfully execute the laws, which are the main duties of the President.