As long as our government is administered for the good of the people, and is regulated by their will; as long as it secures to us the rights of persons and of property, liberty of conscience and of the press, it will be worth defending. Andrew Jackson administerconsciencedefend share on social
Our government is founded upon the intelligence of the people. I for one do not despair of the republic. I have great confidence in the virtue of the great majority of the people, and I cannot fear the result. Andrew Jackson confidencedespairfear share on social
Nullification means insurrection and war; and the other states have a right to put it down. Andrew Jackson insurrectionmeannullification Change image and share on social
It is to be regretted that the rich and powerful too often bend the acts of government to their own selfish purposes. Andrew Jackson actbendgovernment Change image and share on social
There are no necessary evils in government. Its evils exist only in its abuses. Andrew Jackson abuseevilexist Change image and share on social
All the rights secured to the citizens under the Constitution are worth nothing, and a mere bubble, except guaranteed to them by an independent and virtuous Judiciary. Andrew Jackson bubblecitizenconstitution Change image and share on social
War is a blessing compared with national degradation. Andrew Jackson blesscomparedegradation Change image and share on social
It was settled by the Constitution, the laws, and the whole practice of the government that the entire executive power is vested in the President of the United States. Andrew Jackson constitutionentireexecutive Change image and share on social
