Was Andrew Jackson a true representation of the people?

No

Explanation:

Andrew Jackson was the president for the "common man. But the economy and the Native American population suffered at his hands. Militia, and represent the state of Tennessee in both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

Just months before Jackson took office his close friend and Secretary of War, John Eaton, married Margaret "Peggy" Timberlake of whom Washington socialites disapproved due to her questionable upbringing and rumors concerning her past. When the other cabinet members' wives refused to associate with Mrs. Eaton, Jackson was forced to defend his friends, especially since John Eaton had defended Rachel Jackson so vigorously during the 1828 campaign. He demanded Mrs. Eaton be accepted into Washington's social circles. This became known as the "Eaton Affair."

At the same time, several of Jackson's cabinet members, thinking he would only serve one term, were positioning themselves to succeed him as president. These divisive actions resulted in Jackson showing favor only to those who socialized with the Eatons and proved their loyalty to him in other ways.

To rid himself of the immediate controversy, Jackson dismissed his entire cabinet in 1831 except for the Postmaster General. In time, this caused Jackson to turn to a group of unofficial advisers. His opponents labeled them his "Kitchen Cabinet" because of their "back door" access to the President.