By the time of Jackson's presidency, politics

A) remained very much the province of the elite.
B) was centered on the congressional elections held every other year.
C) focused on organization, with the public refusing to tolerate showmanship or flowery oratory.
D) often emphasized individual politicians with mass followings and popular nicknames.
E) was completely under the control of Martin Van Buren.

Mass Followings

The phenomenon where a large number of individuals support a particular leader, movement, or social trend, often seen in contexts ranging from celebrity fandom to political campaigns.

Popular Nicknames

Widely recognized or affectionate alternate names given to persons, places, or things, often reflecting a characteristic, historical event, or notable feature.

Martin Van Buren

Martin Van Buren was the eighth President of the United States (1837-1841), known for his role in founding the Democratic Party and his advocacy for the removal of Native Americans from their ancestral lands.