The statement "John Marshall has made his decision, now let him enforce it!" best aligns with the meaning of "The Supreme Court does not have the power to enforce its decision, so President Jackson could ignore it." This response captures the essence of Jackson's dismissal of the Court's authority, emphasizing the limitations of the Supreme Court in enforcing its rulings without the backing of the executive branch.
President Andrew Jackson is said to have responded to the Supreme Court's ruling in Worcester v. Georgia with the words "[Chief Justice] John Marshall has made his decision, now let him enforce it!" Which of the following best explains the meaning of this statement?
Responses
The Supreme Court favored Georgia over the Cherokee people, so its decision was not valid.
The Supreme Court does not have the power to enforce its decision, so President Jackson could ignore it.
According to the Constitution, the president has the power to deal with Native Americans, not the Supreme Court.
The president is responsible for enforcing the law, including decisions made by the Supreme Court.
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How did the Seminole react differently from the Cherokee and Choctaw when the United States government wanted them to move west?
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They held out for a higher payment for their land before agreeing to move.
They held out for a higher payment for their land before agreeing to move.
They suffered sickness and death along the "Trail of Tears."
They suffered sickness and death along the "Trail of Tears."
They agreed to become citizens of Mississippi and were allowed to remain.
They agreed to become citizens of Mississippi and were allowed to remain.
They resisted and fought three wars against the United States government.
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They held out for a higher payment for their land before agreeing to move.
They held out for a higher payment for their land before agreeing to move.
They suffered sickness and death along the "Trail of Tears."
They suffered sickness and death along the "Trail of Tears."
They agreed to become citizens of Mississippi and were allowed to remain.
They agreed to become citizens of Mississippi and were allowed to remain.
They resisted and fought three wars against the United States government.
The correct response is: They resisted and fought three wars against the United States government.
The Seminole Tribe notably took a stand against removal, leading to a series of conflicts known as the Seminole Wars, while the Cherokee and Choctaw had different experiences with the removal process.