What new political party rose in opposition to president Andrew Jackson and what was the party's attitude toward the power of the president?

The Whig Party emerged in opposition to President Andrew Jackson in the 1830s. The party was critical of what they perceived as Jackson's authoritarian style of leadership and his expansion of presidential power, advocating instead for a more balanced government that limited executive authority. Whigs promoted a vision of Congress as a co-equal branch of government, emphasizing the need for legislative oversight over executive actions.