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'''Debate:  Can a State nullify an act of Congress?  Can a State secede (withdraw) from the United States?'''

'''Debate:  Can a State nullify an act of Congress?  Can a State secede (withdraw) from the United States?'''

In 1836, Jackson followed the precedent set by George Washington and retired after two terms in office.  Jackson's presidency has been described as follows by a historian:<ref>[http://www.pbs.org/kcet/andrewjackson/themes/reinventing_presidency.html Quoting Jon Meacham, historian]</ref>

In 1836, Jackson followed the precedent set by George Washington and retired after two terms in office.  Jackson's presidency has been described as follows by an historian:<ref>[http://www.pbs.org/kcet/andrewjackson/themes/reinventing_presidency.html Quoting Jon Meacham, an historian]</ref>

: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.

: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.