Jacksonian Democrats defended their view of themselves in their attempts to preserve the Constitution of the United States by furthering the advancement of political democracy, of individual freedom and equality of economic opportunity. President Jackson and his certain ideals captivated the minds of many people, resulting in many votes in his favor. Some would even call Jackson a hero, having defeated the British at the Battle of New Orleans and working his way to wealth out of poverty; the American dream. Andrew Jackson was a strict constitutional constructionist, he felt it was his duty to protect what he believed to be the spirit of the constitution, which he did when handling the nullification crisis in South Carolina. Jackson made a strong statement by passing the 1833 Force Bill, which declared John C. Calhoun's position as well as that of his home state (South Carolina) to be unconstitutional. Jackson also makes it clear that as president, he is willing to support his ideals, even by force, if necessary. In discussing the "Bank War of 1832-1841," Jackson further advanced his demanding constructionist position. Looking at Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution, the power to create a national bank vested in Congress is nowhere to be found. Jackson effectively dismantled what he considered a “monopoly of foreign and domestic exchange” which was not “compatible with justice, with sound policy or with the Constitution of our country”. (Document B) Jackson's position toward the Bank of the United States also provides an explanation of his commitment to political democracy. Although drafted by Clay and Webster to publicly place Jackson in an awkward position, the Bank Recharter of 1832 backfired against the adversary, the Whigs...... middle of paper...... according the opinion of Chief Justice Roger B. Taney, a Jackson appointee to the Supreme Court, in Charles River Bridge v. Warren Bridge. While John Marshall (Jackson's enemy) had made a move in favor of competition in the Gibbons v. Ogden, Taney emphasized, in the manner of a Jacksonian Democrat, that charters must be strictly translated. “No exclusive privileges are granted to them on the waters of the Charles River…” (Document H) By this, it is evident that there is a commitment to equality of economic opportunity. Andrew Jackson was a very powerful man, with many years of American influence. the story is named after him. Despite the negative comments and names given to him by his opponents, President Jackson left an indelible mark on history as a true guardian of the Constitution of the United States, preserving political democracy, individual liberty and equality of economic opportunity..