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History has ranked Andrew Jackson as one of the nation's greatest presidents. His opponents however, denounced his dictatorial use of power and joined together to form an opposition party. Jackson himself asserted that the executive branch should be supreme because the president was the only member of the government elected by all of the people, and he openly challenged and disregarded the Legislative and Judiciary branches. Although his actions and decisions as president did not reduce his popularity, they did create a series of regional crisis.

Question 1: In your opinion, did Jackson lose his first run for the presidency because of "a corrupt bargain"? Explain your position.

Question 2: According to Jackson the Executive branch was "the only one directly elected by all of the people." How would you respond to this assertion? Make sure that you support your argument.