Use the information to answer the question that follows.
In the 1832 Worcester v. Georgia case, the Supreme Court ruled that the Cherokee Nation was a distinct community that had rights similar to the rights of a foreign country. Chief Justice John Marshall argued that the state and national governments’ interactions with the Cherokee had to respect those rights. President Andrew Jackson disagreed with the Supreme Court’s decision. He refused to order troops to leave Cherokee territory and worked instead to force the Cherokee to leave Georgia.
Which statement BEST describes the significance of President Andrew Jackson’s response to the Supreme Court’s decision?
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It showed that the President does not have to uphold the Constitution.
B.
It upheld checks and balances of the President's veto power.
C.
It ignored and went against the Supreme Court's decision of interpreting the Constitution.
D.
It showed how laws are made and enforced.