Final answer:
Andrew Jackson's governance was marked by a confrontational style and rigidity, greatly differing from his predecessors with his willingness to use executive powers such as the veto and patronage to advance his political objectives, including the Indian Removal Act.
Step-by-step explanation:
How did Andrew Jackson's style of governing differ from the presidents who came before him? Among the given options, the most accurate is Option 4: He was far more confrontational and less willing to compromise. Unlike his predecessors, Jackson was the first president not born to an elite family and was seen as a representative of the common man. He used his executive powers assertively, universally applying the presidential veto and patronage to promote his agenda. Especially noteworthy were his actions during the Indian Removal Act of 1830, showcasing a strong, often uncompromising stance that extended to his handling of other major issues such as nullification and the bank war. Jackson's approach led to the solidification of the Democratic Party as well as the rise of opposition and formation of the second party system.