Viewing themselves as guardians of the United States COnstitution was not a completely accurate view shared by the Jacksonian Democrats. Many Events during Jackson's presidency did not demonstrate dedication to the Consitution. A few of these events were The Corrupt Bargain, The Eaton Affair, and the Bank War. Although the Constitution was not fully figured out, it would be with the help of John Marshall. President Jackson believed in a powerful national government, but the government could not reach this state without first being able to get along with eachother.
When Clay was appointed Secretary of State, it was called The corrupt Bargain. Many
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