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 cannot force settlers not to settle on Native American lands.

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

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

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

Answer 1

In the quote, “John Marshall has made his decision… Now let him enforce it!” President Andrew Jackson is expressing his disregard for the ruling made by Chief Justice John Marshall in the case of Worcester v. Georgia. Jackson's statement implies that he believes Marshall's decision lacks practical authority and that the responsibility of enforcement lies with the executive branch, which he leads.

Considering the available options, the one that best captures Jackson's attitude towards the ruling is:

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

This option reflects Jackson's belief that, despite Marshall's legal ruling, the reality on the ground (i.e., the expansion of settlers into Native American territories) would continue, and it emphasizes the limitations of judicial authority without executive enforcement.