改變政黨政治
Changing Party Politics

傑克森當選總統代表了美國政治使上的一個轉捩點、也讓民主黨與共和黨（輝格黨）露出檯面；傑克森可說是提昇了總統的層次、賦予總統一職更大的重要性；在他第一次對國會的演講時，便建議廢除選舉團的制度（也許是受個人經歷影響！），充分運用自己的否決權，也時常再制訂政策時未事先與國會討論。

十九世紀的總統候選人（即使現在也一樣）常以傑克森的模式逐漸拓展權力：在一開始相當謙遜、是個來自軍中的英雄、獻身於民主制度，在開拓者向西部拓展、更多新開發的州納入美國聯邦之後，傑克森因為領土擴張而受到更大的民意支持，在卸任時的支持度要比就任時還來得高。

Jackson's presidency represented a turning point in U.S. political history and led to the emergence of the Democratic and National Republican (Whig) parties. In many ways, Jackson elevated the presidency to new levels of power and importance. In his first address to Congress, he suggested getting rid of the Electoral College (maybe because of his personal experience!). He used his veto power liberally, and often made policy without working with Congress.

Presidential candidates throughout the 19th century (and even today) often try to imitate his rise to power: humble beginnings, military heroism, and devotion to democracy. As the population of settlers expanded west, new states were admitted to the Union, and Jackson benefited from a growing sentiment of democracy surrounding the expansion. He was more popular when he left office than when he entered.