One major reason why Andrew Jackson wasn't a democratic president was his different interpretation of the U.S. Constitution. Andrew Jackson was a huge advocate for the poor. Andrew Jackson used his presidential Veto power to go against the U.S. constitution and get rid of the National Bank since he claimed a small group of …show more content…
The spoils system states it can give government jobs to the common man as this nation is built for the common man. But Andrew Jackson uses this system as a way to give government jobs to close acquaintances and supporters. He liked Swartwout because he had been an early supporter”(Doc7). Despite various warnings of the potential danger that Swartwout can bring, Jackson is still being appointed as a repayment of his loyalty. This is very similar to how a King would appoint noblemen and people of higher status due to how close the king is to these people. This goes against all that Jackson had advocated as he gave a government job to a criminal who would soon steal from the government, ignoring congress advice and going with his will is something only a monarch would