Question

What does this quote mean? "Andrew Jackson was the first modern president, because he was the first one who asserted that the president was not merely a member of the government's symphony: he was its conductor." (Tagging in all groups)

Answer 1

Basically Jackson was the first to really take command instead of go through the proper channels of government. Jackson bypassed government checks and balances and force the removal of the Cherokee. So, this gives effective powers to the executive branch. Hope this helps.