Corruption In Andrew Jackson's Oath Of Office

Andrew Jackson’s presidency reeks of pure corruption and Jackson has blatantly violated his Oath of Office in numerous occasions that put the Union in danger. From the beginning, he has used the infamous spoils system to remove skilled officeholders and replace them with individuals who are solely in office to support Jackson’s own political agenda. He has also refused to enforce Supreme Court Rulings; as evidenced by the Cherokee case. John Marshall claimed that the Cherokee tribe was sovereign and that their land was protected. Jackson ultimately defied this ruling by forcing the Cherokees from their rightful land. When the sovereign state of South Carolina was embroiled in the nullification crisis, Jackson responded by threatening violence