1. According to Marshall's decision, how do the Cherokee qualify as a political body unto themselves (a nation or state)? 2. How does the state of the Cherokee then differ from that of a "foreign state," and why is this distinction important?

3.What does the status of "domestic dependent nation" mean?

4. According to Marshall, how does the Constitution make provision for dealing with Native American groups - or doesn't it?

5.How does this authorize the Supreme Court to decide cases concerning Native American and state interactions?