Evaluate this quote from President Jackson regarding the decision by Justice Marshall in Worcester v Georgia:

Question

“John Marshall has made his decision… Now let him enforce it!”

Question: What is Jackson saying about his opinion of the ruling?

John Marshall is going to send troops to terminate fights between Native Americans and settlers.

John Marshall cannot force settlers not to settle on Native American lands.

Andrew Jackson and John Marshall are going to work together to prevent Native American land from being taken by settlers.

John Marshall has made the final decision to prevent settlers from moving onto Native American territory.

Answer 1

The correct interpretation of President Jackson's quote regarding the ruling in Worcester v. Georgia is:

John Marshall cannot force settlers not to settle on Native American lands.

This quote reflects Jackson's disdain for the Supreme Court's decision and highlights his belief that the executive branch, under his leadership, would not enforce the Court's ruling in favor of the rights of Native Americans. Jackson's statement implies that he believed the Supreme Court had no power to enforce its decisions directly, especially when they conflicted with his own policies regarding Native American affairs.