Jacksonian Democrats viewed themselves and their leader, Jackson, as the guardians of the United States Constitution, political democracy, individual liberty, and equality of economic opportunity. Advancements were made for the common man during Jackson's administration and for practically no one else, which makes this view seem incorrect. Jacksonian Democrats proved to be only the guardians of the "common man" and his rights only to a certain extent. You were labeled a common man only if …showed first 75 words of 1414 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1414 total…South Carolina nullification). Jacksonians strived to preserve the unifying principles that the Constitution contained, but acted in disrespect of it when they asserted the overwhelming power of the executive branch. Jacksonian democracy did allow more people to vote than ever before and made government more directly responsible to the people. Finally, they established a strong executive branch, directly responsible to the people, and increased faith in government. Overall, Jacksonians honestly attempted to help common Americans.