Did Andrew Jackson like the electoral college how do you know?

Answer 1

Andrew Jackson did not like the electoral college. Jackson lost the election of 1824 even though he received the largest number of popular votes and electoral votes.

In the 1824 presidential election an individual needed to receive at least 131 electoral votes out of the 261 total electoral votes. Andrew Jackson received 99 electoral votes, John Quincy Adams received 84 electoral votes, William Crawford received 41 electoral votes, and Henry Clay received 37 electoral votes. The popular vote totals were Andrew Jackson 151,271, John Quincy Adams 113,122, Henry Clay 47,531, and William Crawford 40,856. Since no candidate received the required majority of 131 electoral votes, the president was elected by the U.S. House of Representatives in accordance with the Twelfth Amendment of the United States Constitution. John Quincy Adams won the election in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Answer 2

Andrew Jackson was a supporter of the Electoral College. He believed it was an essential aspect of the democratic process and helped protect the interests of smaller states. It is important to note, however, that opinions may vary and interpretations of historical figures can differ.