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Andrew Jackson: Argument Against The Constitution And Basis Of Democracy

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After the U.S Constitution was ratified on the 27 of June 1788, American governors swore oath to democracy, equality and liberty. The idea of democracy has constantly been ignored throughout American history. At the very beginning of the new nation, the presidents were not elected by the people but rather by legislatures, distancing itself from the ideal method of democracy where the power belonged to the people. It was only gradually throughout the presidential elections that each state’s people started voting directly. Andrew Jackson is one of the American presidents whose actions are still debated on today. Historians debate whether Andrew Jackson was Democratic or not. A common conclusion has been reached: in appearance, Andrew Jackson was a democratic president, he reasoned his actions by giving the impression that the power belonged to the people. However because he …show more content…

This was therefore against the constitution and basis of democracy, meaning that Andrew Jackson, who established the act, went against democratic principles. After making them sign treaties promising that their land would not be taken away from them, Jackson’s men took away their land. This went against governing principles, to disregard a treaty is a sign of corruption and injustice. There is no place for injustice in a democratic government otherwise it starts resembling to a dictatorship or a monarchy. Furthermore, the Native Americans are American citizens in modern times and even if not considered back then it was a violation of the people's rights, the Native Americans did not choose to leave but we forcefully pushed out of their land. There were no votes were needed for the establishment of this act and was therefore not a democratic act. Andrew Jackson, commanding these the army and head of the government represented these decisions and because of them cannot be considered as

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