Question
Congress passed the Tenure of Office Act in 1867 to
change the approval process for appointees.
restrict President Johnson’s powers.
extend greater rights to African Americans.
limit the power of Southern politicians.
change the approval process for appointees.
restrict President Johnson’s powers.
extend greater rights to African Americans.
limit the power of Southern politicians.
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Congress passed the Tenure of Office Act in 1867 to **restrict President Johnson’s powers**. The act was designed to limit the president's ability to remove certain officeholders without the Senate's approval, in response to concerns over Johnson's actions related to Reconstruction and his conflicts with Congress.