The document discusses the spoils system where the winning political party gives government jobs to its supporters. It also mentions that before only the rich could hold office but now common people can and those already in office could lose their jobs. It provides details on Andrew Jackson's 1828 election where he won the popular vote and electoral college despite a dirty campaign and criticisms of his mother in the local paper. Jackson was a general who led troops in war and was determined to do good for his people. The document also notes Jacksonian Democracy brought big changes to politics and expanded political rights compared to the period before.