Andrew Jackson is undoubtedly one of the most influential, controversial and scandalous presidents to have held this office. His ideas created the Democratic Party. His creation of the Democratic Party exacerbated tensions in Washington DC and across the political landscape. These actions led to the creation of a second opposing party. His extreme policies and vague interpretation of the U.S. Constitution affected the nation's expansion, trade, and politics domestically as well as internationally. Andrew Jackson's vague interpretation of the Constitution is validated by his statement: "Every public official who takes the oath to support the Constitution swears that he will support it as he understands it, and not as it is understood by others” (Bill veto message). at the Bank of the United States). Andrew Jackson gained enormous power in the executive branch and was instrumental in the country's westward expansion. His aggressiveness and firm rule over the nation's affairs unified the nation through his vision of manifest destiny. He is also considered the poster boy of the people. Although Andrew Jackson had many accomplishments, he was not the leader he claimed to be in terms of protecting states' rights and representing the common man. Being a man of the people means that you look after the interest of the common man only. Andrew Jackson only thought in the short term when it came to the needs of the common man and the nation, as was the case in his actions regarding the national bank which turned out to be economic suicide. Jackson had attempted to continue the founders' vision of creating a nation. debt free or centralized financing which would give people more control over middle of paper......Legal news and legal resources. Np, January 13, 2006. Web. November 26, 2011. “U.S. Supreme Court Cases and Opinions.” United States Supreme Court Center. Justia, 2011. Web. December 13, 2011. .Jackson, Andrew. “Farewell speech.” March 14, 1837. Address.Jackson, Andrew. “Proclamation Concerning Annulment.” December 10, 1832. Address.Jackson, Andrew. “Bank of the United States Bill Veto Message.” Bank of the United States Bill Veto Message. Washington, July 10, 1832. Address. Walter, Coffey. “UNCUT AMERICAN HISTORY Exploring the facts and exposing the myths in the quest for freedom.” ANDREW JACKSON AND THE NATIONAL DEBT. Np, 17 01 2011. Web. December 1 2011. .