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Unlike the previous Presidents who never issued a veto unless they believed it violated the Constitution, Jackson believed he should veto bills that were bad laws to have even if they were not unconstitutional. He also vetoed bills that violated the constitution. I do not know the specifics of the 12 bill alluded to by this question.
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∙ 6y agoHe wanted to expand the power of the Executive branch. And this was one of the ways he did it. Also in this way he could control part of Legislative branch.
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∙ 13y agoJackson vetoed a total of 12 bills in his two terms in office (5 regular or return vetoes, and 7 pocket vetoes); all of his predecessors combined vetoed 10 bills.
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What were Andrew Jackson's most important accomplishments as president?
Andrew Jackson was a great president who represent the average man he wasn't rich like most presidents. He vetoed many bills for a reason he was a great president.Carl25 says:Andrew is awesome!.
What did US President Andrew Jackson do after being president?
Following his administration in the White House, Jackson saw that his friend, Van Buren, became the next President, and then retired to his plantation, the Hermitage, in Tennessee. He remained quite active in the Democratic Party and convinced Party leaders to discard Van Buren and nominate Polk in 1844. He died in 1845, from dropsy and his old wounds, of which he had many.
What proportion of native Americans population died from Andrew Jackson?
Andrew Jackson did not personally kill many Indians . He was the commander of an army that fought Indians and killed maybe 2000 . He left office before the Trail of Tears took place and it was not the result of a presidential directive but rather an act of Congress. There were about 300,000 Indians in 1830, so you say that 2000 died from Andrew Jackson, that is 0.067%.
Who campaigned to end slavery?
Andrew Jackson. FAIL Andrew Jackson OWNED slaves. Who taught you history? This is why this country is going to hell in a hand basket. Andrew Jackson supported slavery. The Congressman you are looking for is Lincoln and many others in the soon to be created Republican Party.....
Did Andrew Jackson have kids?
Andrew Jackson had 2 adopted kids. One was an Indian boy and the other was Rachel's nephew.-------------------------------------------Andrew and Rachel had no children of their own, but they took care of many homeless children. One of them was an Indian boy, named Lincoyer. His mother and father had been killed during one of the Indian wars that Jackson fought. Jackson took him under his protection and raised him as his own son.
What were Andrew Jackson's most important accomplishments as president?
Andrew Jackson was a great president who represent the average man he wasn't rich like most presidents. He vetoed many bills for a reason he was a great president.Carl25 says:Andrew is awesome!.
The city named after Andrew Jackson?
Jackson, Mississippi was named for Andrew Jacskon.
How many pocket vetoes were exercised by President Andrew Jackson?
President Andrew Jackson was a prolific user of the pocket veto. He used it seven times in his two terms as president.
How many US presidents are named Andrew?
Two- Andrew Jackson (8th President) and Andrew Johnson ( 17th President).
How many states was Andrew Jackson president over?
23 States
If you can meet Andrew Jackson what question would you ask him?
Many people would ask Andrew Jackson what it was like to be president if they ever had the chance to meet him. They might also ask why he ran for president.
How many years has it been since Andrew Jackson been president?
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What year was Andrew Jackson elected in Congress?
President Andy Jackson was never impeached (although many believe he should have been for his treatment of the southern tribes).President Andrew Johnson was impeached, and that happened 24 February 1868.
What president greatly expanded presidential power?
Andrew Jackson expanded presidential power by using the veto more often. Before him, presidents only used the veto if they believed a bill passed by Congress to be unconstitutional and issued few vetoes. Jackson vetoed bills that he believed were bad for the country and so very vetoed many more. He also stood up to the Supreme Court and sometimes ignored their decisions.
How many kids does Andrew Jackson have?
Andrew Jackson has 3 children
How many dollars is a Jackson?
Twenty. A portrait of Andrew Jackson, seventh President of the United States, appears on the United States twenty dollar bill.
Who supported Nicholas Biddle?
Andrew Biddle was the president of the Bank of the US. He was supported by the old establishment- especially in the Northwest . He was a bitter political enemy of Andrew Jackson and so was supported by many of Jackson's opponents.
