If he violates or neglects his duty he is subject to removal by the President, or impeachment by the House of Representatives, but the President cannot exercise or control the discretion reposed by law in the Secretary of the Treasury, or in any head or subordinate in any department of the government.
Sherman explains the accountability of the Secretary of the Treasury and the limits of presidential control.
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