President Andrew Jackson is said to have responded to the Supreme Court ruling in Worcester v. Georgia with the words “[Cheif Justice] John Marshall has had his decision, not let him enforce it!” which of the following best explains the meaning of the statement?
a. The Supreme Court favored over the Cherokee people, so it’s decision was not valid.
b. The Supreme Court does not have the power to enforce its decision, so President Jackson could
ignore it.
c. According to the constitution, the president has the power to deal with Native Americans, not the Supreme Court.
d. The president is responsible for enforcing the law, including decisions, made by the Supreme Court.
b. The Supreme Court does not have the power to enforce its decision, so President Jackson could ignore it.
b. The Supreme Court does not have the power to enforce its decision, so President Jackson could ignore it.
b. The Supreme Court does not have the power to enforce its decision, so President Jackson could ignore it.
The statement made by President Andrew Jackson, "[Chief Justice] John Marshall has had his decision, not let him enforce it!" suggests that President Jackson believed that the Supreme Court did not have the authority to enforce its decisions. In the case of Worcester v. Georgia, the Supreme Court had ruled in favor of the Cherokee Nation, stating that the state of Georgia did not have the right to regulate the Cherokee territory. However, President Jackson disagreed with this ruling and chose to ignore it. His statement reflects his belief that the Supreme Court's decisions do not have the power of enforcement, and therefore, he could disregard them.