Democratic is when citizens vote for all elected officials. Many had defied political system as it was, and thrived towards to create a democratic system that will be beneficial for America as a whole. Andrew Jackson was one of those individuals who challenged the government’s views, and whose name is tied closely to democracy. This essay will focus on the aspects that made this president so great and how democratic was he in actual fact.
Unlike the first six presidents of America, Andrew Jackson did not hail from a wealthy family. Indeed he was an average individual and was born into a very poor family deprived from basic things in life. Twenty-nine of age, he was elected as the first US House of Representatives in Tennessee, and a year prior to that elected to senate. He served in office as president from 1829 until 1837 and he was popular with the public, so prominent that votes were still in his favor even after he died. (Background Essay).
The richer individuals chiefly of the earliest foundation of America had more authority in politics than the average person. Andrew Jackson did not support this idea, but instead challenged it because this idea declared no equality. In his letter to congress, Jackson stated, “… rich and powerful too often bend the acts of government to their selfish purposes.” (Doc F). His words confirmed that Jackson was not a supporter of wealthier individuals managing the government to profit one community and not the country as a whole. Another assumed concept that Jackson strictly believed in was that the people have the authority to contribute in government issues, such as electing the president, senator or any other government leaders, and can also remove them from power if not seemed creditable of their position. “… all offices – whether appointed or elected – must ultimately fall under the absolute control of the people.”(Doc D). This quotation justified the statement ahead because it summarized the topic being talked...
