Jacksonian Democrats defended their vision of themselves in their attempts to preserve the United States Constitution by promoting progress in political democracy, individual liberty, and equality of opportunity economical. President Jackson and his ideals captured the minds of many people, which brought many votes in his favor. Some would even call Jackson a hero, having defeated the English at the Battle of New Orleans and worked his way from poverty to riches; the American dream. Andrew Jackson was a strict constitutional constructionist, he felt it was his duty to guard what he believed to be the spirit of the constitution, this is carried forward when he handles the South Carolina nullification crisis. Jackson makes a strong statement by passing the “1833 Force Bill” , according to which John C. Calhoun's position and also his home state (South Carolina) are unconstitutional. Jackson also made it clear that he, as president, is ready to uphold his ideals, even by force if necessary. With his handling of the “Banking Wars of 1832-1841,” Jackson further advanced his demanding constructionist position. Looking at Article I, section 8 of the Constitution, nowhere is the authority to create a national bank given to Congress. Jackson effectively dismantled what he considered a “monopoly of domestic and foreign exchange” that was not “compatible with justice, sound politics, or the Constitution of our country.” (Document B) Jackson's stance toward the Bank of the United States also provides an explanation of his commitment to political democracy. Although done by Clay and Webster to publicly put Jackson in an awkward position, the Bank's recharter of 1832 failed against the opposing Whigs... middle of paper... in the opinion of Chief Justice Roger B. Taney, Jackson Supreme Court appointee, in Charles River Bridge v. Warren Bridge. While John Marshall (Jackson's enemy) had made a pass for concurrence in the Gibbons v. Ogden, Taney emphasized in Jacksonian democratic style that the charters must be rigorously translated. “They have been granted no exclusive privilege over the waters of the Charles River…” (Document H). From this it is obvious that there is a commitment to equality of economic opportunity. Andrew Jackson was a very powerful man, American for many years history bears his name. Despite the negative comments and names his opponents gave him, President Jackson left an indelible mark on history as the true guardian of the United States Constitution, preserving political democracy, individual liberty, and equal economic opportunity...