JQA excelled in almost every political office he was elected/appointed to, leading to a political career that was longer and more successful than even his father. The only political office in which he struggled to thrive under, however, was the presidency. 

As a brilliant but stubborn and uncompromising man (again, much like his father), along with a controversial election that gave him the presidency – JQA became one of the most ineffective presidents of his era, as he was shut out of enacting any of his agenda from Congress. Andrew Jackson showcased what was to come, as the Democratic Party was formed and quickly became popular enough to compete in Congressional seats throughout the country. JQA unfortunately serves as a disappointing bridge from the founders era into the next 9 presidents that do little to stop the nation from heading towards a Civil War.